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PAGE 4 November 6, 1 987 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA (The way it is) Letters to the Editor 'tyAjw WWW The November Physical Fitness challenge is in lull swing again, this is where all departments urge all of their employees to partici pate and get in as much minutes of exercise during the month. At the end of the month all the time is compiled and the department with the most minutes turned in is the winner of a traveling trophy for the year. Here are the results of past winners, the first winner when this first got started back in 1980, Personnel was the winner and following were Purchasing, Recreation, Forestry for two consecu tive years, next the Warm Springs Elementary, and last year the Education. All these departments have several members on staff where it doesn't take long to build quite a chunk of time. It seems a little unfair to the small departments with just a few work their hearts out and come out short each year. A fair way to settle this or make it more inviting would be put it on an individual basis and the person who records the most time would be without a doubt a champ. The way it is a couple or three from a department trying their best to put in as much time as possible feel defeated before the show gets on the road. Farewellgood iuck meal set A fund raising and farewell dinner will be held at the Agency Long house November 10 at 6 p.m. for Lyda Scott, 24. Scott will represent the Confederated Tribes in Washing ton, D.C. in the Miss Indian USA pageant November 16-21. The dinner will be a farewell and good luck meal with donations to be given to Scott to assist her with expenses during her trip. She extends an invitation to all her friends and family and the community toattend. If there are any conflicting activ ities, at the Longhouse, the loca- Cooperation To the Editor, The tribes direction regarding our tribal fleet is one of the con cerns about departments following vehicle pool policy more closely, reduction of fleet size, and the mis use of tribal vehicles by tribal emplo yees. Talking in terms regarding the first concern of this organizatin fol Toe Ness Confucius Say: "Girl in good shape.. .reason boy in bad shape!" YIKES SS SS SS ' his guy walks up to this girl and said. "Drinking makes you look jeautiful!"Shesaid,"I don't drink." the guy, "I do." YIKES SS SS SS Drunk saw a sign. ..Drink Canada Dry. So he went up there. YIKES SS SS SS All men are born free and equal, but some of them get married. Yl KES SS SS SS EDITOR'S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from its readers. All letters, preferably 300 words or less, must include the author's signature and address. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editor's discretion. All letters are the opinion of the author and do not reflect in anyway the opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spilyay Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any material that may contain libelous statements. " W There finally was a little damp ness in the woods here recently which enabled the Foretry to burn slash which is well overdue. There are several plots to be burned in preparation for replant ing. The weather has been so dry that in October the fire danger was just as high or higher than that of last August. Sev eral logging operations through out the state were shut down because of the high fire danger, in fact most of the National Forest Parks were closed down or restricted to limited use. It has been days and days since there has been any measureable moisture around the state. m tin uh tion will be moved to the Baptist Church. Donations needed Once again it is time to clean out your closet and donate clothes and toys to the needy for Christmas baskets. Also add an extra canned item on your grocery shopping list to give. Leave your items at the Planning office or the Insurance office. Any volunteers to help with this project will be greatly appre ciated. Thanking you all. Kate Jack son, ext. 270. and Ante Pamperien. ext. 327. to successfully maintain fleet lacking lowing the vehicle pool manual more closely, it was thought that this had to start with the vehicle pool manager sending manuals to the various department heads. The managers reviewing these policies and becoming familiar with them. The vehicle pool manager than needs to take the time to meet with the various department staff to Keep praying for families left behind To the Editor. To the Editor, I would like to apologize to my people for taking such a long time to write this letter. There is so much I would like to say but can not find the words to express how I felt in my heart. I would like to thank the people who supported Bruce and me dur ing our time of sorrow over the loss of our son, Jonathan Harold Jim, on July 28. 1987. I would like to thank the Officer who was on the scene first, (Officer Slater), and his efforts to save my son's life. I would like also to thank the Fire and Safety presonnel who, I know did all they could, and used all the experience that they had, to save my son's life. I know that the personnel of Fire and Safety used the skills that they were trained for Special recognition given to prisoner volunteers To the Editor, On October 18, 1987, a missing person report was received by the Warm Springs Police department. And the investigation developed that a drowning had occurred on the Deschutes River near the Sher ars Bridge. The victim was Floyd Tewee, Sr., a 46-year-old Warm Springs tribal member. An extensive search and recov ery effort was initiated by the Warm Springs Police and Fire and Safety programs. This operation utilized volunteers from all the reservation programs, citizens, and neighbor ing Law enforcement agencies. The search was concentrated on a 17-mile stretch of white water below the Sherars Bridge during a period of long days and cold nights. The Warm Springs Police Depart ment requested volunteer manpower from the sentenced prisoners serv ing time and received several pri soner volunteers. Special recogni tion is hereby acknowledged to those prisoners who volunteered to work extra hours and stayed on the river in support efforts maintain ing the night surveilance of the body nets and extra work prepar ing equipment for the following work day. Those prisoners performed their task with trust, extreme hard work, working 16 hours days, and main familiarize them with policies regard ing their operating of tribal vehi cles and also to answer any questions. The fleet size was addressed and seventeen vehicles will be put up for sale. Twelve that were replaced with new ones and five more that came out of vehicle pool general use vehicles. The twelve were auto matics because they were due to be replaced for reasons agreed upon by the departments using them and the tribes. The other five were chosen by myself, and I feel the Tribes can function without them. As far as the rest of the tribal vehi cles, I feel that they are necessary in order for the tribes to do their jobs. There has been a lot of concern about misuse of tribal vehicles. Some specific examples are; use of vehicles to transport family members, use of vehicles to and from home, hauling hay for personal use, run ning over on service sticker mileage, taking vehicles home at lunch, veh icle cleanliness, departments run ning to town in tribal vehicles, and a few more but I feel these were the most common concerns. In answering these concerns I feel they all relate back to enforce ment of the vehicle pool policy s and the efforts they used with my son were their best. Bruce and I express our greatest gratitude to these people and to the officer who was there at the scene of the acci dent. You really never know what or how well these people are trained in the fields that they have chosen unless you have experienced a life threatening situation. I thank all the family members who were beside us and helped support us during our time of sor row: The Tribal Council for assist ance that was given; The Chief of Police for the assistance of his office to bring Bruce home and the arrangements for his return back to Lompoc. Elders: Matilda, Net tie, Sylvia; Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Jim; Bruce & Barbara Jim and family; James and Lucille Teeman and family (my son spent many times with this family and they tained a spirit of high morale, all which was accomplished under the severe condition of being wet and cold nights and hot days. Special recognition goes to the following: William Wainanwit, Sr., Douglas Williams, Jr., Timothy Wainanwit, Jack Williams, Jarita Long and Sophia Williams. This letter of appreciation is directed to the attention of the Warm Springs Tribal Council, The Chief Tribal Judge, Office of Pro bation and Parole, and to Ray Cal ica. Chief of Police. This task deserves special con sideration for the excellent task performed which supported the over all search and recovery efforts of the Warm Springs Tribe. Sincerely, Rob Moran BIA Agency Special Officer Hay list available Contact the Extension office at 553-1 161, ext. 238 manual. The cooperation required to successfully maintain our fleet is lacking. Education through depart ment staff meetings, resigning driver agreement sheets, department heads being more aware of whats hap pening with their department vehi cles, communication with vehicle pool about problems with tribal vehicles, it can go on, but mainly being concerned about our fleet costs and appearances as tribal employees should take precedence over a non-caring attitude that seems to now exist. All in all though, I am glad to see the Tribal Council address the con cerns of the tribal members. Ron Suppah Vehicle Pool Manager Canopyforsale For Sale: Small camper canopy. Fits a small standard pickup and up. Has ice box and storage. SI 25 or best offer. Canopy. Fits Ford Courier pick up. 88x62. Real nice. $175 or best offer. Contact Jasond at Utilities at 553-1 161, ext. 249. Bike, trunks for sale For Sale: Two steamer trunks for storage. $40.00 for both. 10-speed Schwinn touring bicycle, new tires $180.00. OH Jimmy Scott at 553 1043 anytime. Barrett found Found: A barren with an eagle feather attached, found in a yard at West H ills. Call 553-1 644 to ident ify. were a second family to him). The drummers who came to the house to have services the first night; The Shakers who were there for the following three nights; The people and families who sent cards and flowers: The Elementary School staff who brought food and fruit and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Jacks. There are so many people I would like to name. I know that all the Children should show consideration To the Editor, I would just like to express my feelings about a small incident that broke a little girl's heart. On Halloween day we went out to Kah-Nee-Ta for the family events that were going on. We had taken my sister's children out because their mother had to work. Out there, my niece carved her own Pumpkin that she was very proud of and got to bring it home. On Halloween night she had it lit and out on their front porch. Thev Leave our home alone To the Editor, My family and I have been living in our home here on Miller Flat. During the past few months some one has been trying to pry open the windows but haven't gotten in yet. Someone did kick in the back door and ruined it. I don't know what I have that anyone would want but I'd like to know what it is so I can give it to this person that is doing all this damage to our home. I've reported 4 So long, Warm Springs Caroline Cruz is on her way to a new job with the State of Oregon. She will be director of the state 's prevention resource center. Caroline worked for the Confederated Tribes over 10 years, primarily in the health and prevention field. Tribal Council Agenda Monday, November 9 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 9:30 a.m. Tort Claim 3. 1:30 p.m. WSFPI Pension Tuesday, November 10 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 10:00 a.m. Veterans Program Agency Longhouse 2. 12:00 Noon Lunch Wednesday, November 11 Holiday Veterans Day Thursday, November 12 Tribal Council Meeting 1. 9:00 a.m. Business 2. 10:00 a.m. Tim Wapato Columbia Inter Tribal Fish Commission 3. 1:30 p.m. Workman's Compensation PL'BLICHEARING PROPOSED 1988 BUDCETAgency Longhouse, 6:00 dinner 7:00 p.m. Meeting Friday, November 13 Tribal Council Meeting Klamath Falls Warm Springs Tribal Council at Bend, Oregon. Monday, November 16 Tribal Council Meeting I. 9:00 a.m. Investment Workshop Portland Tuesday, November 17 Tribal Council Meeting I. 9.00 a.m. Budget Review Portland Thursday t Friday, November 19-20, Tribal Council Meeting 1. Power &. W ater Workshop Silver Falls. Oregon prayers were appreciated from the families. I know that the pain will not heal from the loss but I would like the people to keep praying for the fam ilies who were left behind, for our loss was great. Sincerely, Barbara Jim had left their house lor not more than three to four hours to come home and found what some MCE little kidscan do to people's property. These so called "nice" children around here were going along bust ing all the people's pumpkins. I know that those kids know who they are and should take other people's things into consideration. If you can't treat them nice, to not treat them at all. A concerned person, Lana (Shike) Adams all of this to the Police, hopingthey will find out who is doing this. I can remember the time where a person could leave their home unlocked and not have to worry about anyone stealing or breaking in. People, today, don't have any respect for other people's property. I hope that the person who is doing this would stop and think about what he or she is doing, and leave our home alone. 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