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r n E Coosh EEWA: The wgy it is ^ ihs Update C ouncil m et w ith Indian Health Service representatives on Monday. One concern was possible fines the tribes may face The fam ily o f A ntoinette from the EPA over the levels of arsenic in Simnasho’s water Pamperien would like to extend supply. our thanks to the many people “We’ve received a letter,” who gave her and her family Councilman Ron Suppah said. comfort during the last year. “Both Don Courtney and Roy Our sister touched so many lives Spino were to respond to that during the time she was here letter, and I’m not too satisfied with us. with how this has gone so far. She leaned on Pastor Rick At some point, realistically, we and his congregation for support have to do something.” and when she felt the need to Suppah asked Carol Prevost, be useful, Olivia and the Vital Statistics crew gave her the op of IHS, what is being done. “I’m going to have to check portunity to help out. When she could not get medi in with Matt Matterson and get an update,” she said. “He has cal help here, the doctors and medical staff at Providence St. been w o rk in g Vincent Medical Center gave c lo se ly w ith her treatment and care to make N ancy C o llin s S p ilya y a temporary recovery. We are and Don S p ea k s \__________/ very grateful for that. And af Courtney on this ter that, our brother Ralph took water issue.” “If we don’t come into com care of her so she could keep pliance,” Suppah said, “the EPA her appointments without hav is threatening to fine us. So I ing to travel back and forth to hope we can ¿top talking and do Warm Springs. A Washut service was held something. After how long, we’te still getting our bottled water. at R alp h ’s p lace in T igard . We should be building that sys Thanks to the drummers that tem by now, patching into the traveled to sing the songs that new well. As a district represen she longed to hear; Leslie Bill, tative for Simnasho, I’m dissat Milton Sahme, etc., we give you isfied on where we are right now. thanks as well as friends and I’m not going to stop applying relatives who made the trip. L o uise W oods and her p ressure u ntil som ething is daughters were always there giv done.” ing their comfort and support. Other topics raised during the IHS update were the recent Our cousins— Cleda, Sybil and Jefferson County Health Report, A llie—were a great comfort. and the tribes’ 20 year joint ven Phyllis Guerin and her brother ture agreement with the govern Johnny made her happy when they stopped to see her, thanks. ment. Freda W allulatum and her In the health report by the U niversity o f W isconsin, no children were there on many oc data was gathered specifically casions to sing the songs and give some good words. Thank from Warm Springs. “I didn’t write the report,” you, Fred, Guy, Violetta, Alice, Dr. Miles Rudd said. “I can only Luta, Violet, Julia, J-Mouse and try to explain it. We have our Kodiak. Our niece Sherrie Sm ith, own statistics here... so it’s hot reflective on what’s happening Rosanna, Julie and Charlotte Herkshan all stopped by to help here.” Dr. Rudd said when consid her at her house. Kate Jackson, her daughters ering the study, it should be and Frogman gave us comfort taken with a big grain of salt. “It’s not perfect and doesn’t re and support. Cliff, Faye, Roxie and her flect what might be happening daughters traveled a great dis in Warm Springs.” Regarding the 20-year joint tance more than once to be with venture agreement between the our sister. D u rin g her la st ho urs, tribes and the governm ent, Bullneck, Shirley, Guy, Fred and Councilman Raymond Tsumpti F reda W allu latu m , Jam es seemed concerned. “I’m beginning to wonder,” Greeley, Richard Tewee and he said at the meeting, “did we Laura Switzler all gave the fam do the right thing for the tribes, ily support at her bedside with opening the door and agreeing prayers, songs and the playing to provide service to other than of the flute. We are especially grateful to tribal members?” Tsumpti said tribal members Gus for the care he gave her speak often with their represen when her health started failing tatives, expressing concern they and she needed help. Jazmin, might not share with anyone Tina, Lacy, Driscoll and Sasha else.. “Now I’m asking, What is worked real hard cleaning up the the plan beyond this 20-year house. Michelle, Dierdre, Rena, agreement?” Our thanks Spilyay Ty moo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Miller Editor: Dave McMechan Reporter: Duran Bobb Advertising Director: Yvonne Iverson Media Advisor: Bill Rhoades Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confeder ated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located at 4174 Highway 3 in Warm Springs. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: 541-553-2210 Advertising: 541-553-2307 or 541-325-1089 E-Mail: spilyay@ wstribes.org. Annual Subscription rates: Within U.S.: $15.00. < ñ Spilydy Tymoo April 20, 2011 Letters to the Editor By D uran Bobb ► I S Ervin and Richard also jumped in to help. All through this time, people gave words and offers of prayer to our sister and the family. Howard Arnett, Toto, commit tee members, Margaret Suppah, E ileen Spino and Cece Whitewolf all deserve mention ing. Many people brought food for W ashut services at her house. Syb il and M oss Smartlowit held Shaker services at the house... the list goes on and on. The fam ily w ould like to thank all of you, and we pray for you. We will all miss her. Rafael Queahpam a, Ralph (Cuddles) Queahpama and Kat (Queahpama) Spaulding. For Lincoln’s “Hear ye, Hear ye,” Look for notices and posters for the up coming Laritta Greene Memo rial fundraising lunches, each month at the community cen ter. Times will be from 11:30 a.m .-l:30 p.m. The first luncheon is this Fri day, April 22. This is a fundraiser for the Ladies All-Around Dance Spe cial— 2012 Lincoln’s Powwow next February. Cash prizes, em broidered Pendleton jacket. Sponsored by the fam ily o f Laritta Greene, friends relatives and powwow people. The menu for Friday: Tur key dinner with trimmings, meat and d u m p lin gs, m eat and luckameen, chicken dinner, taco and fry bread, spaghetti, meat loaf dinner. • Note: the 2012 committee is already planning 2012 Lincoln’s Powwow with a number of spe cials. Thank you for your sup port. Anna Clements. Road dept. I think spring is finally here, as the trees are bloom ing at Kah-Nee-Ta and the daffodils are blooming in the agency. I want to thank the road de partment for another wonder ful job this winter. They care so much about the buses being safe and do a fan tastic job of keeping the roads as good as they can. It is such a comfort to go to work knowing that they are do ing everything to keep us safe. I want to give an extra thank- you to Jerry Sampson. He not only does m y route and Simnasho, but he calls us every morning and makes us aware of any hazards he is aware of. Quite a guy. He uses his cell phone to call us about 5:30 to 5:45 daily. There is not letter that can express how much we appreciate him. He does an excellent job of keeping my route safe, which makes it safer for all your kids. So if you have kids in Kah- Nee-Ta, Simnasho, Wolfe Point, Sunnyside— be sure to tell Jerry Sampson thanks the next time you see him. Linda Larson, bus no. 50 Smash Town I am captain of the girls high school team “Smash Town,” and we took first in this year’s Cou gars basketball tourney. I w ould fo rm ally like to thank the sponsors that helped contribute to the entry fee: Madras M arine, Ira’s Sales and S erv ice, B roken Bow, Mark’s Auto Repair, Cliff’s Re pair, Auto Sales and Towing, Chris Scranton, and last but not least, Eagle Crossing. I would also like to thank the players for playing, my mom for encouraging me to put a team in, the refs, and all those who showed up to watch us play and support us. Respectfully, Rosey Suppah. Young bowler F rien d s, relativ es and bowlers, As the proud g ran d mother of Anona C. Francis, I would like to request “high fives” from you to my grand daughter, as she will be com peting in the Oregon Pepsi USBC Youth Championships 2011 State Finals Bowling Tournament. Anona will be competing at the AMF Firebird Lanes in Salem, Oregon, April 30 and May 1, 2011. Anona competed last year and places second. She re ceived scholarship money for her efforts in 2010. E veryone w ho know s Anona knows what a loving, kind and ready to try anything Foot care I have diabetes— W hy are my feet numb? High blood sugar for long periods of time can damage the nerve cells that tell us that our feet are too cold or too hot, that we are walking on sharp objects or that there is something in our shoes that could hurt our feet. Nerves also control blood that flows through some of the smallest arteries to our feet. The high blood sugar can damage the lining of the arteries in the feet decreasing or blocking the blood flow. Usually when the damage to the nerves and arteries occurs it is permanent. However, keep ing your blood sugar at the level recommended by your primary care provider can slow or pre H appy b ela te d b irth d a y to vent more damage to the nerves N atalie M oody! From Freddie <& and blood vessels. Untreated wounds, sores, ul Bon. cers or infections in people with H appy birthday, D a v id Torres. Thinking of you and diabetes are the leading cause of w ishing you w ell. M yrna toe and foot amputations. Keep your feel healthy so Frank & Family. Happy birthday to my be that they will last a lifetime— loved daughter, Joanna A rce. look at them everyday, wear Love, Mom, A driana, Rosie, shoes or slippers with hard soles, Marcie, and the whole cuadrilla. wash, dry and apply ointment to H ap p y b irth d ay, Yvonne your feet, but not between your Iverson ! From M om an d the toes, everyday. More information is available fam ily. Happy birthday, Erica Parra through the Amputation Pre (4/29). With much love, Mom vention Program. I f you have diabetes and & Dad, your sisters. Wishes girl she is. Anona is in the third grade at Warm Springs El ementary. Anona is the daughter of Sharon Jones and Edmund Francis Jr. Anona comes from a fam ily of bowlers, including the late Raymond Shike Sr. and C h arlo tte Shike, A n o n a’s great aunt. A n o n a’s g rea t uncle Raym ond Shike Jr. is also known to have a “300” rings to his name, and currently holds the h ig h est series bowled at Prineville. So, if you see Anona, give her a “high five” and encour age her to do good. Take care, everyone! Helena Jackson. would like to learn about the blood flow and nerve function in your feet or you have not had your annual foot examination by the A m putation P reven tion N urse, contact Dee “L eslie” Gordon at the Amputation Pre v en tio n P ro gram , 541-553- 5004 or 553-1196 ext. 4410. This program is located in the W arm Sp rin gs H ealth and Wellness Clinic. Diane Fuller, RN Quality Im provem ent/R isk M anage ment, Warm Springs Health and Wellness Center. Memorial The m em o rial for atw ai Mary R. Danzuka (Sam) will be held on April 30, 2011, starting at 8 a.m. The headstone dedication will be at the agency cemetery. Following, there w ill be a giv eaw ay at the A gency Longhouse. There will also be a name-giving ceremony and a meal. William Sam. ( Thank y o u a ll f o r w riting to the S pilyay T ym oo! The nex t deadline is Friday, A p ril 29. V____________ ____________) Indian Business Talk Raising a financially successful child B y B ru ce E n g le Loan officer W.S. Credit E nterprise It isn’t easy, but it isn’t all that hard either. A best first step is to be a successful money man ager and business person your self or be actively working to ward that status. Remember, managing money means manag ing both spending and saving. Managing a business involves that and a lot more—but, always that. I have seen this work. A mother carries on a one-sided conversation with an infant sit ting in a shopping cart while at the grocery store. She discusses each item as to why she is se lecting it or why not— buying one brand because it tastes bet ter or is less expensive or choos ing a head of lettuce because it is fresher. S' Do that frequently over the years and the child may well grow up to be a savvy shopper for life. Okay, you can let them out o f the cart som etim e— but, don’t stop teaching. When a child asks for some thing you do not approve of, say no and then take the time to tell him or her why. Also, tell them why when you approve. It takes a little longer to give reasons but teaching the lessons has long-term benefits. The child has a chance to grow up learn ing effective purchasing and parenting skills. Two for one— Not bad! Be prepared for the day when you only say “no” and they wait patiently and then politely ask for the “why not.” That will be the day you realize your work is paying off; the kid is learning and m ay som eday teach the same lessons to your grandchil dren. It’s a big win, win, win when financial success becomes a gen erational thing. An allowance and two cookie jars are wonderful aids to learn ing money management skills. Why two cookie jars? One is for savings and the other is for spending. Label them. A caution: The cookie jars m ust be safe from plund er ing—by everyone. That’s a rule. Everybody needs to believe that death, dishonor and banishment are reasonable minimum penal ties for breaking the rule. An allowance doesn’t have to be large. A quarter a week is $13 a year. Not a bad investment. The amount of the allowance can increase as the child gets older. Help! I’m sounding like Congress. Math can be a problem if a set percentage, 10 percent for example, is to go to savings. O ne solutio n is to teach “rounding up” and “rounding down.” Ten percent o f a quarter would round up to 3 cents for savings and leave 22 cents, rounded down, for spending. Congress does a lot of round ing. Why? Why not? Who knows? A 10-percent calculation on a half dollar would be easier, no rounding, and only $26 a year out-of-pocket. Lots of businesses have got ten started with cookie jar sav ings. First-car-buying funds and college funds have been put to gether with cookie jar savings— sometimes started by parents and grandparents even before the child is born. T h at’s planning— and an other lesson for parents to teach and children to learn. r 1