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Spilyay Tymoo May 24, 1982 Paee 3 Grimm advocates clean life for athletes Everyone has their heroes, people they look up to or use as examples. For children it is, usually a parent, teacher, a movie star or an athlete Such heroes can influence a child to certain behavior. With this in mind the Jefferson County Prevention Committee invited former professional football player Bob Grimm to speak to the fourth, fifth and sixth grades at Warm Springs elementary. The subject of Grimm’s talk was “Alcohol, Drugs and Sports.” The Warm Springs preven tion committee is working with Jefferson County and the state of Oregon in a prevention campaign directed at youth, fetal alcohol syndrome and women in treatment. Asking Grimm to come to Warm Springs “is one way of reaching the youth,” says prevention coordinator Caroline Cruz. “We’re lucky he would do this” on his own time and at his own expense. Grimm emphasized the importance of self-discipline in becoming skillful in sports. Self-discipline means following training rules and working hard to improve yourself. It means no alcohol and drugs. “There is no place for alcohol and drugs in athletics,” Grimm explained. G rim m ’s athletic career started out in the fourth grade when he wanted to participate in a t h l e t i c s , e s p e c ia lly basketball. He was the smallest on the team. But by following training rules, getting enough sleep, p ro p e r food and Bob Grimm discipline, Grimm said he was able to participate in football, basketball and track during high school. He accepted an athletic scholarship to Oregon State University. Weighing only 145 pounds Grimm went into weight training until he reached 210 pounds and was able to play on the OSU football team difficult. If you are serious at different positions. about sports and interested in Grimm claimed his size was a excelling you have to say no. limiting factor but “I was determined I was going to Q: Did your friends drink? play,” he continued. It’s easy to A: Yes, some of my teemmates be lazy but you “play the game and friends drank. the way you practice.” The more you practice the better Q: What was your number? you will be. A: 27, then 26. With one goal in mind, playing good football, Grimm Q: What was your salary? kept from becoming involved A: The average salary now for in drugs and alcohol. He NFL players is $57 thousand. pointed out that he had friends Some get paid more, some less. and teammates who did get involved in these. “I ’ve seen Q: How many touchdowns did professional athletes destroy you make? their careers within a year.” A: The best I’ve done is 12 Deciding to play football touchdowns is one season. under the influence of drugs Q: How many girlfriends did has ruined many careers. G rim m s t a t e s , “ I t i» you have? inexcusable to perform under A: I like to think I had a lot. In the influence of drugs or high school I had 2 girlfriends. I alcohol.” An injury can become was so involved in sports that it took up most of my time. much worse. Grimm mentioned that he played for 12 years in the Q: Did you ever play baseball? National Football League. He A: I was not a very good was drafted from OSU to the baseball player. Minnesota Vikings. He also played with the New York Q: Did you dance around when Giants and the Chicago Bears. you made a touchdown? The average NFL player is A: No, I didn’t active for 4.7 years. At a question and answer Q: What was the best team you played on? session students at Warm Springs elementary were able A: I played on the Minnesota to inquire into the life of Bob Vikings team for eight years, Grimm. He encouraged them the New York Giants for 3 to ask any questions they years, the Chicago Bears for 1 wanted. These were some of the year. The best team I played on was the Vikings. (While playing questions. with the Vikings that team won Q: How did you refrain from seven Central Conference and the Superbowl twice.) being involved in drugs? A: Avoiding peer pressure is Continued on page 8 Five girls vying for queen... Pi-Ume-Sha nearing, many preparing for celebration Melissa Johnson Time is nearing once aain for the Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration. The 13 th annual event will be held June 25, 26 and 27 in Warm Springs behind the Community Center. Five girls, all Warm Springs tribal members, were selected by the Pi-Ume-Sha committee to run for Pi-Ume-Sha queen. Melissa Jo h n so n , A lfreda Mitchell, Salena Thompson and Sheilah Wahnetah are each selling raffle tickets for $1.00 each. The girl selling the most tickets will be crowned queen. Watch upcoming editions of the Spilyay Tymoo for further information on Pi-Ume-Sha Treaty Days celebration. Elfreda Mitchell Melissa Johnson, 18, is a student at Intermountain Inter- Tribal School in Brigham City, Utah. She will graduate in December, 1982. She enjoys meeting people while going to powwows and she’s interested in learning more about her tribe and culture and heritage. She’s involved inlndian crafts in s c h o o l a n d e n jo y s swimming. Melissa is also a member of the Indian Club. Her parents are Ruth Tewee and Wilbur Johnson Sr., Her grandmother is Hazel Tewee. Her reason for running for Pi- Ume-Sha queen is, “I think it’s a good experience and I would like to represent my tribe at Salena Thompson whatever powwows I attend and wherever I go.” Elfreda Mitchell, 18, is a senior at Madras High School. She’s a member of the high school Indian club and enjoys Indian dancing, attending pow w ow s, s o f tb a ll a n d volleyball. Elfreda’s parents are Art and Bernice Mitchell. A lfreda feels she could represent the Pi-U m e-Sha powwow the best at other powwows. Salena Thompson, 18, is a senior at Inter mountain Inter- Tribal School in Brigham City, Utah. Salena’s school activities and club participation include the VICA, T oastm asters, Sheilah Wahnetah Indian, O utdoor, Boxing Eaglearas clubs. She also enjoys weaving. Her parents are Leland and D eanna Thompson. Her grandmother is Ada Sooksoit. Salena is running for Pi-Ume-Sha queen because she’s never done anything like it before. Sheilah Wahnetah, 18, is a senior at Madras High School. She enjoys spending time with her friends, and her goal after high school is to become an airline hostess because she enjoys traveling. Sheilah’s mother is Kate Jackson and her grandmother is Isabelle Keo. She says she is running for Pi- Ume-Sha queen because, “I’ve Idelia Yahtin always been interested in running for this title.” Idelia Yahtin, 18, is a senior at Madras High School. She is a member of the high school Indian .Club and enjoys beadw orking, sewing and traveling to different states to attend powwows. Her parents are Chesley and Amelia Yahtin. Idelia lists as her grandmothers, Syliva Wallula- tum, Matilda Mitchell, Nettie Shawaway, Hazel Tewee and W ilfe rd Y a llu p as h e r grandfather. Idelia says she “would like to represent this powwow” at the different powwows she and her family attends.
