PAGE 4 December 4.
1987
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyav Tymoo
Editorial
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Letters to the Editor
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Contribution appreciated Kindness, personality
noted by friend
during
during the winter. As the farmers
used to say in the days long
gone, "Until green-up time."
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During our budget procedures
of the past two years the tribal
organization has had an infor
mation fair at the Agency Long-
house. The purpose of the information fair is for the benefit of the
tribal members to attend and see what each department has to
offer and what rolls it has with the entire organization.
All department heads and their supervisors are on hand to
answer any questions the tubal members might have in regards to
the department. This is the time and place for all tribal members to
ask questions about anything in the department in which he is
interested in whether it be pro or con. ..this is where a person can
get dirtct answers as to how the department operates and who is
involved. ..right from the horses mouth so-to-speak.
The way it is at the present time, this budget isn't large enough to
carry the tribal members, no matter how you look at it. There are
several tribal members who are on the unemployed list and each
year the work force increases as the youth become of age also
needing jobs. So, trying to keep the budget do vn yet look after the
tribal members by creating jobs makes it difficult to operate. Each
year temporary jobs have been set up for tribal members in the
Natural Resources, Forestry and other departments. But, when it's
time to work on the budgets, people feel that we are spending too
much...
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It was an unseasonably warm and sunny November afternoon
and we were among hundred of others driving somewhere for the
Thanksgiving weekend. However, our trip was called to a screech
ing halt, literally, as our car was sideswiped and forced off the road
by a semi-truck on 1-205. The four of us were all shaken but
sustained no apparent injuries. Our car was badly damaged and
would not start. Being stranded on a freeway is quite an ordeal, but
the clincher was that no police officers could, or would, take
information to file a report.
According to a State officer in the Clackamas area. State police
are not required to file an accident report, or even make a stop at
the scene of an accident, unless there is a fatality or someone is
seriously injured. In our case, state officers did stop to make sure
no one was hurt, but could not offer no further assistance other
than to call for a wrecker. A Clackamas County officer stopped,
but like the State, he could do nothing.
This lack of assistance and cooperation brought to mind how
fortunate we are here in Warm Springs. Our police force is on call
24-hours a day and answer all calls, no matter what the circum
stances may be. They assist stranded motorists, jump start cars and
otter basic service wherever it may be needed. Their duties are not
limited to the highways, as they patrol neighborhoods, make
house checks and help those who are disabled. .
This Thanksgiving holiday gave us all something for which to be
thankful. Not only thankful for our lives, but that we live in an area
where the police are willing and able to offer the necessary help
when it is called for.
When I awoke Monday morn
ing, I thought I had overslept
because it looked exceptionally
light outdoors. I checked the
clock and it was only 5:45 a.m.
As I peaked out the window I
could see some white flakes fal-
lino that liohtlv hlankptpH the
ground all over, you know, snow! RGDOft dSCGDtl'VG
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the first ofw hat is to be expected SS adVertiSl'llCI
during the next few months 2?
To the Editor,
I would like to make aware of
the great contribution that Jimand
l.uana Macy are making to the
community of Warm Springs. They
have made available two of their
employees to respond to emergen
cies while they arc working. 7 here
have been several times during the
day that this has been a great asset
to the community.
My hat goes off to Jim and
Launa for they really care about
the life and safety ot this commun
ity. So, if you hear a beeping noise
In recent years, Social Security
has become a primary issue around
which misleading and deceptive
mail solicitation practices have
grown. Direct-mail solicitations, fre
quently using official looking enve
lopes and sponsored by official
sounding organization, are raising
millions of dollars by fostering
false fears about the future of social
security or by offering to sell servi
ces that are offered free of charge
by the Social Security Administra
tion. These free services include such
things as obtaining a Social Secur
ity number for yourself or your
children, checkingyour Social Secu
rity earnings, obtaining benefit, esti
mates, changing your name on
your Social Security record and
applying for Social Security benef
its. All these services are available
free of charge by contacting the
local Social Security office located
at 39 N. W. Louisiana, Bend, Oregon
or by calling the toll-free number at
1-800-452-1654.
To avoid becoming a victim of
misleading advertising, people
should refer any examples of sus
pected deceptive Social Security
related advertising to their nearest
Social Security office.
while shopping at Macy's, please
don't get upset when you see one of
their employees running out of the
store because they are helping peo
ple when they are in a time of
distress.
Sincerely,
Dean Seyler
Fire and Safety
Teen Program
seeks help
The newly organized Teen Par
ent Program is seeking former teen
parents who would be interested in
working with teen parents in sup
port groups. These people will be
able to discuss the problems teen
parents face.
Anyone interested in participa
tion in these groups is asked to call
Lisbet Hornun or Maureen McGory
at 475-2266.
To the Editor,
When Amos Simtustus, Jr. passed
away I, as were many, was stunned.
And, in my sadness, I thought of
Amos:
His kindness to me and to all
who were around him...
His gentleness in the way he
treated others, treated the things he
had to do...
His warm smile, and soft, hearty
chuckle.. .so easily given...
His thoughtfulness, the quiet way
he had of pondering a problems
before putting forth a solution...
His powers of observation.. .the
knowing of when to act. when to
wait...
His eager, but unobtrusive, wil
lingness to help...
His wily sense of humor...
And of the great honor bestowed
upon me by his family.
May the spirit of Amos always
be in us.
Via con dios, mi amigo.
Go with the Great Spirit, my
friend.
John D. Anderson
Madras, Oregon
Parent meeting
set for Dec. 8
The Title IV, Part A, Parent
Advisory Committee will hold its
next regular meeting on Tuesday,
December 8, 1987, at 7:00 p.m. in
the library at Warm Springs Ele
mentary School. The meeting will
open with a budget hearing for
school year 1988-89. Please plan to
attend.
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Donations needed
for holiday
baskets
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.
Little folks powwow
Early Childhood Development students danced together during Thanksgiving powwow at the Community
Center. Many parents and family members attended just to watch.
Bazaar scheduled
for December 5
The Mountain View Nursing
Homes' annual Christmas Bazaar
is scheduled for Saturday, December
5th. The bazaar will be held from
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Nurs
ing Home, 1270 "A" Street, Mad
ras. Volunteer help and donations
are still needed. For more informa
tion contact Dyan Shaver at
475-3882.
Girl's freshman basketball
V.S.
Crook County
Warm Springs Community Center
Thursday, Dec. 17, 4:00 p.m.
Scott participates in
national pageant
Teacher: What do George
Franklin have in common'.'
Student: "Well, they're all dead.
Toe Ness
Washington, Thomas Jefferson and Ben
YIKES
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Out in the old western days two ole cowpokes were sitting around a camp
fire when one said, "Is it true Indians won't harm you if you carry a
torch?" "Well, said the other, it depends on how fast your carry
it." YIKES
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Confucius Say: "Beautiful but dumb chorus girl often much smarter than
wise guy!" YIKES
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Former Miss Warm Springs, Lyda
Scott, participated in the Miss Indian
USA pageant in Washington, D.C.
November 1 4 to 21. Scott placed
within the top ten in the 30-contes-tant
field.
For her modern talent, Scott
recited a poem. Mountain Air,
from a Chief Dan George album
titled Proud Earth. Scott sang a
Warm Springs lullaby for her tra
ditional talent.
Warm Springs Chief Delvis Heath
was present for the pageant as were
Alfredine Smith, Pat Smith, Deb-,
bieSmith, Anita Davis, Marie Cal
icaand Gabriel Sohappy, who served
as Junior Hostess for the pageant.
The new Miss Indian USA is
Theodora Roanhorsea Navajo from
Chinle, Arizona. First runner-up
was Victoria Marvin from Alaska;
second was Millie Tilla from San
Carlos, Lynn Hall, ol Warm
Springs Klamath descent, was
crowned fourth, also receiving the
Miss Congeniality award.
The Confederated Tribes and
merchants in Madras and Bend
sponsored Scott for the pageant.
1987 Christinas Program calendar
Thursday, December 10 7:30 p.m. Warm Springs Elementary Christmas
r . Program, Community Center
Friday, December 11 1:30 p.m. Buff Elementary Christmas Program
Buff Gym
Monday, December 14 7:30 p.m. Metolius Elementary Christmas Pro-
. gram, Metolius Gym
Tuesday, December 15 7:30 p.m. Junior High Christmas Program, Ju
nior High Gym
Thursday December 17 7:30 p.m. Senior High Christmas Program, Se
nior High Cafeteria
Friday, December 18 1:15 p.m. Madras Elementary Christmas Pro
gram, Madras Elementary Gym
October Tribal Council attendance
TOTAL NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD'-
DATE October, 198
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ujup MEETINGS MEETINGS MEETINGS ABSENT TOTAL
ATTENDED ABSENT DUE TO DELEGATE DELEGATIONS
Jackson, Zane - Chat run 9 4 y g
Frank, Delbert Sr. - 1st Vice-chairman 7 t 4 2
Brunoe, Bruce, Sr. - 2nd Vlce-Chalrman 9' 1 1 5
Wallulatum, Nelson, Masco Chief !-' 0 17
Heath, Delvis, Sr., Warn Spring Chief 1' 10 4
Henry, Vernon, Palute Chief H S 0 4
Hallulatua, Karen 11 I 1 6
Clements, Janice 12 0 1 f,
Squleaphen, Rita 13 0 0 S
Johnson, Ellen 11 2 0
Patt. Olnejr 0 13 0 0
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