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Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA (The way it is) Letters to the Editor PAGE 4 November 4, 1988 "Sffifjay The costume contest is always a place to get a chuckle or two as all the kids, dressed in their costumes, parade around to show off their cleverness. Some kids have real imaginations for the way they dress, or they have very creative parents to build up their costumes. Sometimes it's hard to chose the winner because they are so comical. . . , This year, there was a carnival at the Community Center for the kids after their rounds of trick or treating. This sort of took the load off the homes early as they all gathered at the Center for the various activities, including the popular hayride. Well, now that Halloween is past and all the goblins and mons ters have gone back into hiding for another year, we can all reflect that Halloween was great fun for all. This particular celebration seems like the beginning of all the holidays, as Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years are just around the corner. Visitor extends The following letter was forwarded to Spilyay by Antoinette Pampe rein who gained permission for publishing from Mr. Rimmer. Kah-Nee-Ta, My wife and I had a very enjoy able first time at Kah-Nee-Ta. There will be more as we found every thing excellent. However, I do have one com plaint. The Warm Springs Reser vation belongs to you, therefore United Way supports numerous local programs To the Editor, Having recently returned to the Jefferson County area. I have been pleased to find the high level of community services available to people who are in need of medical, emotional or social assistance. Many of these services are pro vided by non-profit, volunteer organizations that are locally fund ed and administered. Ten of these agencies are partially funded by the annual United Way Campaign. I have observed, in large com munities, as well as small commun ities, the effectiveness of providing services The United Way. Employees at Portland General Electric's Pelton Round Butte Pro ject have given over $3,000 annu ally the past several years. This level of support was not reached overnight, but is the result of many years of growth. We, at the Pelton -Round Butte Project wish to in crease the awareness of the com munity services available because of United Way, and their united support for them. First, please strive to involve 100 percent of your employeesasso ciates in giving something the United Way. Secondly, we chal lenge the employees of the larger 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 any way 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. Spealis" Ghosts and goblins! Halloween is a time when all the kids in the community get all dressed up in costumes and trek through the streets from house to house trick or treating. Only on Halloween, it seems like kids come out of the rafters, or there are more kids around than anyone realizes, because the kids just fill the streets. They come in every possible costume imaginable, dressed as mons ters, cartoon characters, ghosts, spacemen and just about any thing possible. Some of the smaller kids really don't know what Halloween is all about but they learn real fast how to get up to a door with their goody bags to receive treats. compliment, every job on the reservation should be filled by an Indian. I personally was appalled to find a lot of the menial jobs filled by Indians and the other jobs filled by white people. I was under the impression that it was your land, your nation.. ..It seems from the time the white man came to this land, they have taken what they wanted and not consi dered the real American. As far a I can see, they are still doing the same. But, you as a Council of your businesses organizations, regard less of the number of employees (Brightwood, 509-J, The Confede ratd Tribes, Mt. View Hospital, etc.) to give more to the United Way Campaign than the 31 em ployees at Pelton Round Butte. May the best outfit win! In real ity, we all, as a close knit, progres sive community, will be the winners. Contributions to The United Way can be made at the Madras Branch of First Interstate Bank of Oregon at 450 E. Street in Madras or by mailing to United Way, PO Box 142, Madras, OR 97741. Good luck! Sincerely, Jim Wyatt, Superintendent PeltonRound Butte Project Allen has support of classmates To the Editor, On November 8, we will go to the polls to vote on several impor tant issues and races. One of those will be that of Jefferson County Commissioner. Please join us in Jackson endorses Shown To the Editor, I would like to endorse Gordon Shown for County Judge. Gordon's years of experience as a business man and County Commissioner, in my opinion, make him the best man for the position. Gordon owned and operated Gordon Shown Distributorship (now Pioneer Energy) for 32 years. In 1983 he sold the company when he was first elected County Com missioner. He is currently halfway through his second term as commis sioner. During his years as a business man and Commissioner, Gordon has gained valuable experience and has become acquainted with many people who will be very helpful to the entire County if he is elected. While in private business, Gor don provided timely information that proved helpful, not only to me, but to others as well. During the energy crisis in 1974 and 1975, Local support group set Community Counseling will be hosting a support group for par ents every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30 p.m. beginning November 9, 1988. The groups will be held in the Community Counseling conference room. Each session will consist of a 20 to 30 minute educational activ ity, followed by open discussion of whatever issues, relating to child ren and family life, are of interest to the parents attending the meet ing. A specialist in child develop ment and child and family prob lems, Dr. John Chambers, will be at the session to give input, if needed, and to assist in discussions. This is not a parenting class, questions discrimination Nation, have the right to control what happens and who works there. I am not an Indian; I am from another Country and I am stiff appalled at the discrimination in this country. I would be proud to go back to Kah-Nee-Ta and find the River Room Waitress an Indian, the Juni per Room Hostess an Indian. Let's face it.. .with a white man to man Member advises fairness To the Editor, I'm writing this letter to say a few things about the Warm Springs Indian Hotshot Crew and the enforcement of the attendance pol icies and procedures and safety regulations. During this year when I was working with the crew, I observed many violations and brought this to the attention of the supervisors. I was told that it was none of my business and that it was up to the supervisors to enforce policy. Dur ing one week of noting violations (about 25), I gave the supervisors the list and not a thing was done. I know of one injury to a crew member that a supervisor knew about and the supervisor let that crew member keep on workiong. On a fire this year, some crew members, I felt, were not 100 per cent to go on the fireline but wer voting for Rick Allen as our next County Commissioner. We have known Rick as a class mate and friend for many years. He has helped us learn to bowl (some of us taught him), helped fight fires that threatened our homes and Gordon was helpful to all his cus tomers, including independent log gers on the reservation, and advised us as to what was going on. He helped keep us going and in busi ness. As County Judge. Gordon would be responsible for and supervise the County environmental, general and mental health departments, non-departmental duties, such as auditing, computer programs, equipment and supplies, the County road department, landfill, drug and alcohol services, planning and building department, weed and dog control, the 9-1-1 emergency phone system that is planned for the County, cemeteries, County fair the revolving business loan fund, transient room tax, special trans portation fund, Kollen Hall and the County car pool. Hearing juvenile cases is a very small part of the position; a County Judge posi tion is more like a city administra tor than a judge. Gordon, through counseling or a therapy group. It is an open, drop-in meeting of inter ested parents where they can get information, discuss problems and exchange ideas about families and parenting. You do not have to be a client at Community Counseling to attend. Meetings will be absolutely confidential with no records kept of who comes or of what is said. Babysitting will be provided. Please feed babies and change children before giving them to the sitter. Please bring any supplies your children will need (such as bottles, pacifiers, a favorite book, toy or coloring book.) age the resort and a white man to police Kah-Nee-Ta, the Indian doesn't stand a chance??? Thank you for your patience of reading this letter. Sincerely, Ron Rimmer Pacific Optical Laboratories 169 N. 2nd St. Coos Bay, Oregon 97420 allowed to work. These safety regulations should be stirctly enforced before some one is seriously injured or possibly even killed. The attendance policies and pro cedure rules have not been fol lowed and no reprimands were given to certain members of the crew. I have worked with this crew for five seasons, since it was started in 1984, and I feel the professionalism of a hotshot crew is not with the I HC. It is a good crew but stricter enforcement of safety regulations and fair reprimands of violations of the attendance policies and procedures keep it from being an excellent hotshot crew. Samuel Kentura PO Box 8 Warm Springs, OR 97761 participated in tribal celebrations, just to name a few. He is also a strong supporter of economic de velopment that would benefit the entire County. As Mayor of Madras, Rick has worked hard on issues that are important to both of our commun ities. The most recent issues deal with H ighway 26 and development problems on the Metolius River. His leadership, energy and enthu siasm is needed on the County commission. So. please join us. "Rick's friends from the class of 75." and vote Rick Allen, County Commissioner, on November 8. Judith Charley Lori Fuentes Catherine Katchia Aurolyn Stwyer Graceline Greene I'rbana Ross for County Judge seat the years, has proven to be an accomplished administrator. Gordon was recently appointed to the Kah-Nce-Ta Board of Direc tors. Hisexpcricnceasanadminis trator is helpful to the Board and we appreciate the time and effort he has spent with us. He served as chairman of Mt. View Hospital district in 1972; he served af presi dent of Jefferson County Devel opment Corporation that assisted Brightwood Corporation with its original start-up loan; he was Jef ferson County Budget Officer in 1986 and 1987 and he is past presi dent of the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Gordon has been a member of the Association of Oregon Coun ties Transportation and Parks Committee (AOC) since 1984. He is currently vice-chairman of Dis trict II of AOC and has been nomi nated for chairman of that Com mittee. The second district of AOC includes Lake, Klamath, Jefferson, Deschutes, Crook and Harney Counties. His involvement with AOC has helped the entire County Ahern asks To the Warm Springs Community My name is Dan Ahern and I'm seeking your support on November 8 as I run for Jefferson County Judge. The Ahern family has a long his tory of involvment in Warm Springs. Our family lived in Warm Springs from 1949 to 1956 when my father worked at the old See's grocery store. The past 20 years Ahern's Grocery and Deli has been a proud supporter of numerous activities in Warm Springs. As your County Judge, I intend to involve more people in the deci sion making process, including peo ple from Warm Springs. By involv ing more people we can assure all areas on the County receive their fair share of services. I want to see our county set short and long term goals. I believe my legal training will prepare me to assume the responsibilty of Juvenile Court Judge which is an important role the County Judge must preform. The residents of Warm Springs deserve to have a member of the Jefferson County Court actually spend time in Warm Springs. My wife Fran Moses-Ahern is the Assist ant Recreation Director at the Com munity Center. I spent a lot of time in Warm Springs through activities put on by the Community Center. Work together To the Editor, I would like to thank all of the people of the Confederated Tribes for their support in the Primary Election. As you have noticed, a new bridge is under construction over the Deschutes River. Let us now take the opportunity to tear down the walls separating us and work for a common goal. I would appreciate your support again on November 8. Thank you, Mike Throop Candidate for County Sheriff Halloween hayride memorable To the Editor, A very big thank you to all who donated to the hayride and for making this year's Halloween a memorable holiday. Thank you to: Clay Penhollow for arrangements; 4-H and Clint Jacks for the tractor; Jeff Sanders for the trailer; Ed Manion for the hay; Nelson Zomont for driving; all the teenagers who helped; Com munity Center staff for making Tribal Council Agenda Monday, November 7 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Mark Phillips Conference Call 10 a.m. Tribal Court (All Day) 1:30 p.m. Tribal Court Collections Tuesday, November 8 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Superintendent's Report 1:30 p.m. Realty Wednesday, November 9 Tribal Council Meeting 9 a.m. Business 9:30 a.m. Credit and Housing Department Collections 1:30 p.m. Off-Reservation Treaty Rights Policy and Colville Intervention U.S. vs. OR in that he knows what to do with the roads with the resources we have and how to get additional resources when they are available. Gordon also offered input in the State Highway Department's six year plan that includes major ren ovation of Highway 26. Gordon was instrumental in organizing the meetings between Jefferson and Wasco County Com missioners and the Tribal Council. We discussed issues and concerns common among our communities. I feel he is sincere in wanting Mad ras and Warm Springs and the entire County to become better acquainted. Gordon is truly interested in all County residents. His background and experience will be invaluable to us as County Judge. I fully sup port Gordon for this position. I feel he will make Jefferson County a better place in which to live. Sincerely, Zane Jackson Tribal Council Chairman for support Our daughter Susan Patricia Ahern also enjoys coming to Warm Springs to visit her Grandma and other relatives. I urge you to vote on November 8th, and you can be sure if you vote for Dan Ahern for County Judge Warm Springs wil be represented on the County Court. Sincerely, Daniel J. Ahern Vote Ahern November 8 To the Editor, I would like to encourage all Warm Springs residents to get out and vote November 8. I would especially like our com munity to support Dan Ahern for County Judge. I feel he is knowl edgeable and has the law degree that "should be" required for this position for protection of our peo ple as well as our laws. Orthelia Miller Daughter arrives for Wallulatums Frederick and Olivia Wallula tum are the parents of a daughter, Matilda Roberta. Matilda was born October 15, 1988 at Emanuel Hos pital in Portland. She weighed 6 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20 long. The Wallulatums make their home at 1312-A Deer Loop Drive in Warm Springs. Meetings set Seekseequa Dist. Mtg. November 10 General Council Meetings November 14 and Novmber 15 All meetings will be held at the Agency Longhouse and will begin at 7 p.m. announcements and the Warm Springs Search and Rescue All Volunteer Group and Cadets for the haunted house, located at 1 173 Shitike Creek Road. Thank you for all participating. Next year, things should be prop erly arranged with better planning because it takes a community work ing together for a success. William Moses and the people of Warm Springs