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PACE 4 February 7, 1992 Warm Springs, Oregon SpilyayTymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor Member expresses concern about WSFPI troubles, consultants, recent decisions To (be editor, fEDlTOR Hey! What's happened to all the snow we used to get each year, it used to get at least a foot deep. We haven't seen a good snow storm in quite a while. It sure will be a dry summer if there is no snow at this year. A long dry summer can only spell trouble, and not relief. Should get the Medicine Man out to sing for some snow or do the snow dance. Only thing there is no more Medicine men around anymore. No "Ta-Mun-Wus." Last summer there was a record of dried up springs, and streams all across the reservation. Just the springs that flow abunduntly had water all summer. Even now the reservior and lakes show a drastic decrease as the water line is far below normal. Seen where the snow pack is far below the normal measurement at this time of the year. Everyone is bickering about all the water use mainly the recreation and boaters. Farmers feel they will not get their fair share as other water users. Every time there is a big commotion over water everyone is mentioned except the Indians who are one of the main ones who should have voice in whats the best solution to the situation. There is a lot of controversy over the white water rafters and motor boat users disrupting the spauning areas of the fish. Who has the real say for the water rights in the river bottoms in central Oregon? With the low water flows will also hamper the hydro project on output of power which will lower the income in that area. "Let's Face It," When ever you turn the general public loose to anything they do everything that is harmful to the water ways and arc distructful of whatever they do. When restrictions are placed on them they cry Harrassment. We have some of the most beautiful water ways here in the Northwest that we should be proud of. Some of the best fishing streams and recreation uses of the streams and lakes where we should all take pride and make every effort to protect these things. There is a board selected by the Governor who is working on some sort of plan that may please everyone on what's the best use of the waterways, and a plan that will protect the water for the use of everyone in the future. AHH-NAH-CHI-TOON! ! ! Reference is made to the editorial in the January 10, 1992 Spilyay issue, and other articles about the consult ants and the problems with the Warm Springs Forest Products Industry that have appeared in print The WSFPI Board and General Manager have apparently been dis carded. The Tribal Council is hardly ever mentioned yet they appoint the WSFPI Board, receive reports, fi nancial statements, and other infor mation from all the enterprises. The indication is that there was adequate information to determine the enter prise was facing problems and that the problems did not happen over night. There are so many in the ' management process that had some knowledge of the problems facing the WSFPI, but it seems no one paid any attention to what was developing until it was too late. Do we learn from our mistakes and get a second chance? Some get a second chance and some do not get a second chance (and that is another important problem). It appears that all those with re sponsibility are hiding behind the consultants to avoid any blame for the decisions made. The consultants are looked upon as the bad guys, but who hired them and who approved their recommendations? Are they carrying out activities that have not been approved? Is there a recom mendation to shut down the enure WSFPI? The Tribes never did shut down Kah-Nee-Ta for all the years profits were not made. It is assumed that profits are now being made. I mention this because there are quite a few people that do not know what is going on. Only surprises occur, such as, the trucking division shut down, and the other layoffs. When I was still working, I never did like some of the ways the Tribes used consultants. Some consultants performed duties that a regular tribal employee could perform, or learn without too much difficulty. There wereare even some tribal members that get paid as consultants but do not meet the criteria of a consultant It is a method of going around the regular hiring process. The Tribes let politics over-rule good business policies and procedures, and this was further evident when several tribal council members began to get into the hiring process. There should be a separation of powers from those that set policy and (hose that administer the tribal organization, otherwise the tribal organization will not operate prop erly. For some years, we had enjoyed not getting into such political situa tions, but when I observed the po litical changes taking place, I knew that politics would not be good for the tribal organization. In political situations personal interests become more important than tribal interests, and the Tribe ends up being ruled by politics and not by good business policies. Quality productivity is af fected. From personal observation, I be lieve that some of the various consultant's services the Tribes pays for can be earned; therefore, I tried to advocate that a tribal member working in the consultants field should be assigned to the consultant for learning and training purposes; however, no one ever supported me. I, myself, learned very much from the consultant that provided person nel services, and I was able to set up workshops for tribal employees, in cluding supervisors, on various per sonnel matters. We never did have a good training program, especially at the higher levels. Some consultants earn a good liv ing off the Tribes, because the Tribes keeps bringing them back, and some consultants appear to be hired per manently. Consultants arc expensive and they are not committed to tribal goals. This indicates that something is wrong with our tribal planning, and training programs for our people. Would we rather support consultants than our own people. We need some consultants but improve planning and training programs. Let us not dis criminate against our own people. Jim Sanford, an employee of Hamstrcct & Slumbaugh, now acting S reduction manager, is he receiving 1 ,000.00 per hour (or whatever they are being paid) consulting fees for ever, or what is the time schedule for the consultants to complete their contracted services? Can we live without them? What have we really learned? Write it up! Who has the ultimate authority and responsibility? Read our Tribal Consutution: ARTICLE V.Towcrs of the Tribal Council." Also note that Article IV. Section 9 states: "It shall be the duty of each member of the Tribal Council to make reports to the district from which heshe is elected concerning the proceedings of the Tribal Council." The Tribal Council should answer your questions. Copies of the Tribal Charter and Consutution were mailed to tribal members in 1990. If you did not rccciveyour copies, the Tribal Office should have copies. If you are concerned about the future of your children, grandchil dren, and Tribal Resources, you should be asking questions and seeking solutions to our tribal prob lems. . . , A retired out concerned tribal member, Lloyd G. Smith, Sr. Apology extended to community Job Openings I would like to wish my son Jerome Earl Henry: Happy 6th Birthday on February 10, 1992. Happy Birthday Son! Love you Always, Mom Amelia & Alyssa & the rest of the family of "Many Farms" & Chinle Ari. zona Birth announced June Sutterlee is proud to an nounce the birth or her grandson, Randall Eugene Anstett, born on December 23, 1991. He weighed 7 lbs. 9 oz. and was 22 12 inches long. His parents are Gary and Donna Anstett His grandparents are Mildred Anstett and James and Alice Florendo. Notice to all applicants: Tribal memberIndian preference. All pro spective employees will be required to take a pre-employment drugal cohol screen test. For more information, call Em ployment Services. For more infor mation concerning the job descrip tions of advertised posiuons, call de partment or contact person listed. Accountant Clerk Receptionist ForestryRalph Minnick Small Business MgmtIncubator Specialist Economic Dev.Chas Jackson KWSOGerald Smith Secretary PrintingJoe Badoni Secretary Trainee Emp.Svs.Chele Paye Secretary IV Gen. Mgr. Office Police DeptCarol Wewa To the people & community of Warm Springs & Madras, I would like to apologize to the people & community of Warm Springs & Madras. I'm sorry for my actions these past years that I ve been lost in cocaine & alcoholism. I've hurt a lot of people and committed many shameful acts. I can not undo my mistakes. I ask for your under standing & forgiveness. I will try to do better & make amends for my wrongs. Cocaine & alcohol kills. Cocaine is a destructive, unforgiving, poison, that will destroy the user.thcir family & their community. If you're lucky enough to escape death or jail, cocaine will still kill your family, self respect, self disci pline, good judgement, your brain (memory), concentration, attention span, energy level, trustworthiness, conscience, feelings, kills your en thusiasm for life itself! Kills every thing good about you, so all you have left is misery, pain & a bad name....gct the message.. ..If you pick up cocaine its going to kill you literally or kill the good in your family, community and self. I'm fortunate, with the help of my family, friends, community, and Community Counseling Center in Warm Springs I 'm beginning to heal. I don'tknow what's in die future, but at this point in my life I would like to thank you people, especially my family, for putting up with me, through this weak time in my life.... I will never forget. I love Warm Springs.... we are all people, we all have bonds with one another in some way. Thank you for this gift of life. Bobby EagleHeart call Corrections OfficerSpecial on- Remember your honey with a Hug-O-Gram The Hug-O-Grams sales started February 3 and will last until February 12 at noon. Hugs will be delivered on February 13 or 14. Buy as many hugs as you wish, they are $.50 each. The Wellness team will be selling Hug-O-Grams, or call Lucinda at 553-1 36 1 . 9 Victims' program needs volunteers To the editor, As the new Victim Assistance Program Coordinator Ramona Baez extends an invitation to all interested people to become volunteers for the program. v.. 1IIC VUlUlllttlJ I1CCU IU UC Idling, x understanding, patient and very en ergetic. They assist victims of do mestic violence, assault and battery and sexual assault Their main goal is to make sure victimfs) and their children if they have any are safe and that they get the help needed to deal with and recover from the effects of the crime committed against them. Your only pay will be the great feeling that comes with helping someone in need. Please contact our office for more information: 553 3357. We are located in the Tribal Courthouse building. Youth Work Program - Coordina tor Human ResourcesEmp. Svs. Marcia Soliz Accountant Admin. SvsTLynn Davis General ManagerEducation CEO - Education BranchKen Smith Spotted Owl Technician Natural ResourcesTerry Luther Interviewer KWSOGerald Smith Data Entry Clerk Police DeptCarol Wewa Police OfficeMill Security Police DeptLarol Wewa Corrections Officer (male) Police DeptCarol Wewa Police OfficerPatrolman Police DeptCarol Wewa Apprentice Plumber Tribal Bldg. Maint.Herb Graybael Secretary Trainee (JTPA eligible) Public UtilitiesChele Paye Janitor (on-call) Bldg. MaintHerb Graybael Power Sew Machine Operator Warm Springs ClothingB. Courtney Congratulations 4-H S & R Cadets! Ramona Greene-Baez Program Coordinator To the editor, I would like to take the time to congratulate the 4-H Search and Rescue cadets in all the wonderful rescues and searches they've been on. Some of you are my former classmates who I went to school with in Madras before I moved up here. I've been keeping posted on all you have been doing by reading the Snilvav and mv local Darjer. The Dalles Chronicle. Keep up the good work and congratulauons on your awards too. Sincerely, Jennifer Tufti -: 4 i . . " 1 I - ' " s ... ... ' Mary Stevens Sando & Michael Parker Emhoolah request the honor of the presence of their families and friends as they exchange marriage vows in a traditional wedding ceremony Friday, February 14, 1992 at 3.00 p.m. at the Agency Longhouse, Warm Springs, Oregon. Indian name giving at 1:00 p.m. for Mary Stevens Sando and Mark Stevens, Jr. Dinner to follow. TOE NESS A Census taker went to this house, knocked at the door, the young woman answered. "I'm a Census taker and I'd like to ask you a few questions. "Occupation?" "Homemaker," replied the woman. "Husbands occupation?" "A manufacturer." "Children?" "Heavens no," said the women, "Dresses." YIKES ss ss ss Standing before the Judge during a alimony hearing the man said, "As God is my judge, I do not owe that madwomen money!" The Judge calmly replied, "He isn't, I am, you do." YIKES Thank you House for sale Mr. Chee Yazzie's families would like to thank all the W.S. EMT staff and Bend Rehabilitation Recovery Center, the Tribal Council for their concerns at times of need. Also Tom Begay family, Albert Bryant family, Hilda Culpus family, Prunie Williams family, Jeanette V. Meanus family, Gilbert Yazzie family, James & Lucinda Jim & family, Trevern D. Yazzie. Happy Valentine's Day all. 4 bedroom with garage, $35,000.00. Location: 1732 Bray Avenue, West Hills. Contact Delvis Heath at 553-3257. Further infor mation contact Tribal Credit Office. r EDITOR'S NOTE SpilyayTymoo 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. Happy Birthday to the fol lowing Senior Citizens having birthdays in February: 6th - Albert Comedown and Charles Reed 9th - Ruthie Smith and Herbert Stwyer, Sr. 11th - Emily Waheneka 14th - Beatrice Scott and Laura Crowe Stwyer 1 5th Mary Ann Meanus and Fanny Waheneka 19th Margaret Charley 22nd - George Aguilar, Sr. 23rd - Elmer Scott, Sr. 27th Milton HoIlkJay and Clara Moody Tribal Council Agenda Monday - Friday, February 10-14, 1992 Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians Mid' Year Confer ence hosted by Oregon Tribes Monday -10:00 a.m. - Oregon Tribes meeting Tuesday -1:30 p.m. - Tribal CouncilWSPE Joint Meeting Wednesday - 9:00 a.m. - PGETribal Council Joint Meeting Thursday - 9:00 a.m. - Tribal CouncilManagement team meeting Friday - 9:00 a.m. - Tribal CouncilManagement team meeting Monday, February 17, 1992 Holiday - Washington's Birthday Tuesday, February 18, 1992 9:00 a.m. - Business 9:30 a.m. - Celeste Whitewolfe Contract 10:00 a.m. - MalheurDeschutes National Forests 1:30 p.m. - Mark CallConference Call 2:00 p.m. - PGT Pipeline Project Report - Clyde Woods and Culture & Heritage Committee Wednesday, February 19, 1992 9:00 a.m. - Business 9:30 a.m. - Endangered Species Act Update - Winter Salmon Litigation and Other Matters 1:30 p.m. - In Lieu Sites 3:00 p.m. - Mount Hood National Forest - Overview on Mount Hood Meadows
