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E Coosb EEWA: The way it is Page 4- Spilyay Tymoo May 10, 2 0 0 7 ■■■ Congratulations to elected tribal council members Letters to the Editor Adoption By Selena Boise To the people, I write this letter to the Res M anagement Successor ervation because the adoption » So, what do you think o f thé into the tribe election is coming tribes’ new situation? Well, when up. F irst o f all I believe the the people decide they want adoption is wrong for our fu change, then ture as a tribe. We all have the change is what they blood we have now to be en get rolled, right? Keep it that way. ! There are five You snoo2e you lose. You want njpw members o f to go out and mix up the blood Tfibal Council, which is sur with some other blood, you bet- prising to me, because in the : ter accept the consequences of past there are usually only one, it. To hold an adoption election two, o r th ree n ew council is to say it’s okay to keep mixing numbers. the blood because through poli ; I think with new Council tics, we can just vote yes for niembers their fresh, new out- them and the non-Indian blood lpok on the current issues will can get that satisfaction. All be.welcomed. I believe' that other tribes are laughing at us. they Will be. What are we, stupid? How many ; I commend them for stepping other tribes in the U.S. hold fórward, running for Tribal adoption elections? What’s it Council and becoming elected, gonna be like in 50 years from congratulations to all. now. Our chiefs will be saying, ; The election for Seekseequa ‘T’m ;7/8 white, Mexican, etc.,; district was different, but they and 1/8 Warm Springs.” voted and elected two members. I ’m not racist at all. I just I ¡think that the time issue was want our people to look at the short, the election date was an big picture Tribal Council says nounced and the time flew by yes it’s okay to do it and not the and the election was held. But people. I think we should have tHe election was completed and a yes, no vote on this adoption the new Tribal Council has been election. Is it in the treaty? No! sworn in. My strongest point is to say I We will look to pur new that we need to be what we are Council representatives with any and accept what can or cannot isjsues we have. \ be. (One-quarter quantum blood [ Another election is coming by treaty to be enrolled.) up and that would be the adop- These words say it all from tib r election for adoptees that the Declaration o f Sovereignty wish to become tribal members. o f the Confederated Tribes of That election will be different Warm Springs Reservation o f this time around also. The.BIA Oregon: will run it this time, so become “ We shall, as we always have, informed about that and what give rp^perfto all pgtSQfiS».a&.,, th^^FféréhcesmeantO'flus elec- • knowled^-the<' special wisdom i !f f'S ,. of our elders and religious lead : Adoptées have already been ers, nurture the bright hopes for in the Spilyay office to bring the future that reside in our their pictures and letters or state young people and full personal ments about themselves. responsibility for all our actions Tribal members will read as our basic religious teachings about who they are and what is that we are fully accountable fámily they come from because to the Creator for our conduct.’’ ^ that is always important when If the adoptions remains in voting. effect, we might as well put up That will take place in a few billboards saying, “Come t o 1 months so be ready for that to Warm Springs, we can make you. hkppen. For this election you a tribal member. For informa have to register to vote, and you tion contact the President o f the should be receiving the registra Adoption Election Committee. tion information soon. (Who is it who lets this adop ! In the next issue we will be tion happen?) Us? printing pictures of our gradu This is all. ates. They will have reached Otis Johnson. another milestone in their lives apd decide the next step that they will take. ¡ In my opinion it should be education, because it’s easier to Community o f Warm Springs, As part o f my recovery, I bfecome educated when you are ypung and fresh out o f high wanted to share some of what school. Waiting usually doesn’t I have learned in hopes of oth Work out for some people, and ers sharing their story with me. I spent a lo t o f years in I ¡know this from experience.., l; So, encourage education to Warm Springs and it’s always been a part of me and my past, the graduates. ; : Recovery and then you move and life gets complicated and too late to turn around and you lose contact with some o f those people and relatives who still have a part of your heart. As I stated before I have lost everything that means the world to me and, as with others, this includes my husband and kids and self worth. I started my healing in help ing others and living for myself and my recovery and this is a big part to be able to put my self out there and have others see the wrongs I have done in my life. So I hope that I hear from others in recovery and any en couragement or ¡stories you may Foster parents share with me to help those who dras H igh have been in my shoes as well. Schodi. I To my husband, I love you and graduate on some day hope to make amends Ju n e 9. My and heal our wounds from our parents are Jes addictions and I know that your sica Marie Polk kids love you and miss you and o f Warm you are always in their hearts, Springs, and minds and prayers as well as the late Roger mine. Alex Satanus o f Tygh Valley. Thank you for allowing me I have one sister Melinda F. to share and for your time. God Polk, who is currently attending bless. Haskell College in Kansas. Catherine “Josette” Jack- I would like to say thank-you son, 427 W. 7* Ave., Spokane, to all my family and friends for WA 99204. your support. I plan to further my educa tion at Central Oregon Commu nity College in Bend. " / My name is Kurds Leonard Respectfully, Kurtis L. Satanus. I am a senior at Ma Satanus, Class of 2007. It is Children Protective Ser vices’ first priority* a n d /o r at tempt to place children with their family to keep them elóée to their extended families, cui- ture and community. : However in sòme circum stances family is not an optioh and non-relative foster parents are looked at next May is National Foster Par ent Month and CPS is looking for qualified foster parents on or near the reservation to care, love arid nurture our foster chil dren. Foster parents are important to our program to assist with providing the love and protec tion that abuse/neglècted chil dren need on a daily basis. If you’re interested in becom ing a foster parent and joining the fight in prevention of child abuse/neglect, pleaSe coritaCt CPS at (541) 553-3209. k Thank you. Graduating Birthday and other wishes... A happy birthday out this May 17, 2007 to Halena Jack- son and Mina Shike. You have a great day. Take care. Miss)you Mina. From all o f us, the Sam family. Bernaidine Jackson- Spino, CPS Foster Care Cérti- fiet. H appy birthday out to Chantel Picard. You have fu n on yo u r day. From grandpa and grandma Rob ert and M a n ila Sam fam ily. H appy birthday to our sister Chantel from Woody Jr. — Dartanian — Kaylobe — and Elisha Picard. Happy Birthday to my little sister Mandy. Love always, your sis ter Della and Aldo. ■.j-wVL - Apology I am sorry I broke tribal law on the Warm Springs Reservation by driving under the :influ- ence o f intoxicants and, recklessly endangering my two passengers on the night o f April 18, 2007, going up West Hills Drive w ith one headlight riQt, j working. I apologize to m y , family for the shame my, actions have brought to our family name. Further, I apologize to Charlie, Chee Jr. and Vernce- Switzler who were directly .. impacted by nay actions. I also want to say that you- should get that headlight, fixed. Christopher J. W e w a n t to congratulate L eig h to n P ennington, Sheldon L eonard and team m ates on th eir win a t the D istric t T o urna m ent in O klahom a back in Februrary. We are very p ro u d o f y o u guys. Keep up the good w ork! Love M om and D ad. \ Yy day sunny, all the times-that HaptwAiMf Birthday- to My were funpy, because you’r$ sister LeanBrisbois, from Tfonya \ mere presence and person Leigh, hqpe you have fun. ality eliminated all bitter ness — when things were down Vve learned from you, what can’t be taught in class — Let your talent take you above and beyond this region — don’t ever lose that light in your eye. Al Happy belated birthday ways on m y mind and in Sammantha Raye. When I prayer. Love, Dad- Kels and think of you, you make my “Bout it.” H a p p y b irth d a y to R o setta L ynn (18th), A le x W illiam s (24) and Vernon Sm ith Jr. (24). A l w ays yoU r buddy, H a n n a and Julian“ Beanie”' W allulatum . 1 H appy 6 0 th birthday, R afael Q ueahpam a, and consrafiliations-, fro mi y o u r fa m ily andfriends. A lsf), happy birthday to Gene Blaihy Sahme, Jus tin Q ueahpam a, and D om inique Craig. H appy belated birthday to Shauna Queahpama and PJala Queahpama. , A n te Pamperien a w fe r o ffl Chee. I am sorry I broke tribal , law on April 14 by driving; under the influence; in Greeley: Heights. I apolo- i gize to . my family for the shame m y actions have; b ro u g h t to;, o ur fam ily name. Further, I apologize to officers of the depart ment who were directly im pacted by my actions. I will change my driving habits and n o t give rides to people, for alcohol. E. Myths and facts about diabetes B y E lsie H o wa td Myth: People with Diabetes always show warning signs. Fact: In the United States there are 21 million people who have diabetes and additional 6 million people do riot even know that they have the dis ease. While there are “common” warning signs that often come with diabetes like excessive thirst- hunger-urination-tiredness, and blood sugar level, high blood unexplained weight loss, many , pressure, abnormal blood fatS; people with type 2 diabetes do (low HDL or high triglycerides),' history o f gestational diabetes not have these symptoms. Persons with risk factors for mellitus (having diabetes during developing type 2 diabetes pregnancy), baby ova: 9 pounds, should get regular blood glucose polycystic ovarian disease. I f ÿou have any questions, teists, especially after age 3CL Risk factors include: family please call me at 553-2478. Elsie Howard, Diabetes history, heart disease, over weight, sedentary lifestyle, eth Nurse Educator, Warm Springs nic at-risk including N ative Diabetes Program. Americans, previous abnormal Lawson. Tips on hom e safety during fire season Spilyay Tymoo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Management Successor: Selena T. Boise Reporter: Leslie Mitts Advertising Manager: Sam Howard Media Advisor: Bill Rhoades Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: (541) 563-1644 or 553-3274. FAX No. (541)553-3539. E-Mail: spilyay@wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $15.00. >> By Suzi Macy | F ire Prevention Tech ; ; Here are a few misconcep tions or attitudes regarding Wild land fires:// Myth: Fire fighters clear the area around my house when they arrive. Fact: W ildfires move quickly through dry brush or grass and spread to trees byway of ladder fuels that lead directly : to them. Dried wood and build ing materials are highly flam mable and can spread a wildfire to your home. Tip: Remove flammable vegetation and brush from around your home. Keep grass and weeds cut low. Clear wood piles and building material away from yOqr hom e. Reduce, shrubs under nearby trees to i remove ladder fuels. Myth: There hasn’t been a fire here in over 100 years, or it’s never burned before. Fact: Exactly, you’re due, it’s just a matter o f time. T ip : Remove flammable vegetation and brush from around your home. Myth: The fire department knows where I live. Fact: The fire department does not know where everyone lives. They rely on visible street signs and address signs. Tip: Keep address signs vis ible for easy access. Myth: It’s the large wall of flames that burn down homes. Fact: Most homes are lost as a result o f burning embers or fire brands th at land on roofs, m gutters and on decks, igniting combustibles that spread fire to your home. Tip: Keep your yard and roof clean. caught in the thick smoke and ember showers. Tip: Be prepared to respond to wildfires. Keep a 72-hour kit handy and ^practice evacuation drills with your family. Myth: I have no trees- pext to my hom e, it w on’t burn down. Fact: Your roof is the most vulnerable part o f your home — burning embers will land there first from a nearby fire. Tip: Choose fife resistant roofing and building materials. Remember to get your defen sible space in place before fire season starts. Clean an area o f at least 30 feet from arpuhtl your home. Trim trees; remove brush, debris and other flammable items from around your home. Defensible space redupes the risk and increases the chancf of a home surviving a wildfire.,Fqr more information please contact Fire Management, 553-2413, and speak with the Fife Preven tion Tech.1 Myth: I will have plenty pf time to grab my personal items because they give you hours and hours to evacuate. Fact: Lives are endangered when people wait till the last m inute to evacuate and get