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PAGE 4 November 13, 1992 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Letters to the Editor Craig supportive of operations manager Sanford i;kfr Budgets, and budgets and lets see what clsc,"Oh yes, some more budgets." This is the time of the year when everyone is working on the Tribal Budgets. There have been district meetings called Tor all the Tribal members to express their concern regarding the bud get process. District meetings can be scheduled but getting people to attend them is another prob lem. Trying to get the Tribal members to attend the meetings is like trying to tell people to leave the "Dirty Moc", Aycc. These meetings are not the most exciting things to be doing, but when it pertains to tribal dollars then it should be top priority for everyone. During the year there arc always gripes of where tribal dollars go. Many people feel that money is used foolishly but yet they never attend the budget meetings to express themselves, oroffcrsuggcstionsorprcscntthcirpoint regarding the budgets. All tribal members should have the 1993 Tribal Budget information packet. Study them because the General Tribal Council meeting is coming up real soon and if there is any questions in your mind bring them up at the General Council meeting. Everyone counts here, there is no one any better than the next person. It is always said that the old people in the past looked ahead and tried to do what's best forthc coming generations. We can still do that if we all work together to do what's right for the reservation. Unless we want to be the, "Iyce-Yicc-Yush Ones! Just like the Presidential election where Bush, Clinton and Perot were seeking the Presidency. Everyone had a chance to express their feelings and voted for the person of their choice. Many didn't win but yet they had their chance to let everyone know who they wanted for the President. Now we have a new party coming into office for the next four years and what's coming we'll just have to wait and see. Hopefully there wi'l be some improvements or better days ahead. Ahh-Nah-Chi-Tou To the editoi : Amos Switzlcr, Jr., wc rapped about the great loss the Tribes un dertook in the combined years of 1990 and 1 99 l.Wc also rapped about the group of people who got together and forced issues to be heard that otherwise would have been covered up. Issues like Tribal Member pref erence, intense training for Tribal Members who have been working their buns off for years, and doing more then their job description re quires. These arc the employees who seldom complain out loud, and who have the success of the company in mind. Management never gave them a second thought or glance. These guys were second class employees in their own mill. These were the guys who were asked to be slaves lor as long as they wanted to work for a living at ihc mill. All that has changed for now. Tribal Members have key po sitions, the slaves have been pro noted to jobs worthy to their years of jedicaiion. Needless to sav I'm lalkina about the Planer Department. I worked with these guys and feel all that they got, they deserved. Noonc tried locul the other's throat to advance, they all waited their turn at a chance for ad vancement. Some made it, some didn 'l. That's the way it always will be. Some people questioned the painting and the paving that was done in that department. I think that was the company's way of saying that what you were accomplishing was good, and this is one way wc can show you our appreciation. The Planer Department is 90 Indian employed and that was another goal accomplished. All the special ists and classes that were brought in was the decision of the Operations Manager, James Sanford. I lc has the knowledge as well as the Indian people in mind. Me put all the right people in the right places, and if you're one of the right people, you respect the man, if not , chances arc you don't. Respectfully, Dan Craig Thank you, sister for remembering me - " i 1 A "r To the editor: I would like to take this time to say lhank-you to my sister Sylvia. She is always remembering me on Apology extended To the concerned community members, I'm writing this letter to apologize for my wrong doings in the past. I now know what must be done to better myself. Wc all have our mis takes and wc must learn from them. Please accept my apology. Thank you for your attention. A.J. David my birthday, November 2, as she has not forgotten for the past four years. She spends her own money on the food for the dinner and gifts for me even though she docs not have a job. I would also like to thank Matildas' children and grand-children for re membering me. To all the Simnasho people, thank you for your kindness and the wonderful gilts. 1 don "t know how I can ever repay you. Thanks also to Klaricc Wcstlcy and her children and last, Rudy Clements for the fan you gave me. I am truly proud of it. Many thanks to everyone! Sincerely, Nettie Shawaway United way addresses needs Katie Lucinda Smith Happy 4th Birthday November 9, 1992 Love, Grandpa, Grandma; Aunties, Evelyn, Susan, Ellen; Cousins, Elias, Daniel; Brothers, Ziggy, Kyle; and Sis Vera Smith. Happy Birthday! Gary M. Smith Sunday, November 8 Have a great one! Sky, Saphronia 81 Toya Katchia HAPPY BIRTHDAY Minnie Reddog fr. Nancy, Lester, Julia medical, dental and vision plans, pharmacist service group, group life insurance, accelerated bcnclit iitc, short-term and long-term disability, flex spending plan, COBRA con tinuation coverage, deferred com pensation and workers compensation. Employees to discuss benefits As the year comes to a close, employees are reminded to attend the annual compensation and ben efits meetings that are scheduled for the latter part of this month and part of December. Meetings are scheduled in 45 minutc increments beginning at 9 a.m. on November 23 and 24. Meetings continue until the last one concludes at 3:45 p.m. On December 1 , 2, 3 and 9, the 45 minute long meetings will begin at 8:30 a.m. with the last concluding at 4 p.m. If these scheduled times are in convenient, employees are asked to stop by the Comp. and Benefits of fice to talk with Janell Smith. To be discussed are the group 1st annual powwow cancelled Pearl Wyman, currently living in Florida, called recently to inform the Warm Springs community that she will be unable to have the first annual Simnasho District powwow on New Years. She apologizes to the com munity but hopefully, the powwow will come about next year. Editor's Note- The last issue of Spilyay Tymoo carried a letter from Amos Switzler, Jr. In that letter, Switzler stated, "...We all thought that if we ever had the chance, we'd do whatever we could to eliminate all this (alcohol and drug abuse, tardiness, break downs and sloppy job performance). This chance came at a great cost to the Tribes. The Tribes lost a total of $16.7 million, before somebody sat up and took notice..." The letter was edited to read "The Tribes lost a total of $10 million...." after checking the WSFPI annual reports from 1990 and 1991. WSFPI noted a $3.2 loss in 1991 and a $6.8 loss in 1990, totaling $10 million for those two years. As is customary, Spilyay reserves the right to edit copy that misstates the facts. Dear Jefferson County United Way Supporters: Where do you turn when a family member has been diagnosed as ter minally ill? Who do you call after you've been beaten by the one you love and depend on for your basic needs? Where do you take your children for a wholesome outdoor experience that provides not only fun and excitement but deep moral training as well? These arc just some of the needs thatarc being addressed by volunteers in our community. Now these vol unteers arc asking for our assistance as the programs that they provide require funding. Jefferson County United Way will help fund 14 dif ferent health care and service agen cies in our community this year, but wc need your help. Your contribution to THE UNITED WAY is very important. Wc want so much to be able to help those in need and to do that, our hand is out to you! IF you arc an employer, please allow payroll deductions and en courage your employees to contrib ute. IF you arc a self-employed busi ness person or employee please consider a personal or family dona tion. Your tax-deductible donation may be delivered to our local head quarters at First Interstate Bank or mailed to P.O. Box 142, Madras, Oregon 97741. Won't you take a moment right now to add your support? Sincerely, Your Jefferson County UNITED WAY VOLUNTEER BOARD Floyd Courtain Robert McConnell Jerry Broker Marion Brooks Gregg Brooks Marilyn Watts Diane Griffin , NOTICE Family Reunion of: Mitchell, Queahpama. Swan, Schoolie, and Dick families. At Simnasho Longhouse, Simnasho, Oregon Saturdav. November 14 1PQ9. V in j ' 1 ; TOE NESS r tfi, - J '" The best and most beauti- ful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart. Happy 3rd Birthday Keven Nelson Ruiz November 14, 1989 Love always. Mom (Jamie), Grandma, T.J., Tia ; Happy Birthday Laronn Katchia! November 25, 1992 -2 years old Love, Uncle Sky, Auntie Saphronia & Cousin Toya The judge said, "Young women, this court is going to see to it you receive a thousand dollars a month alimony." "Gee thanks," said the husband, "and I'll try to give her a few bucks myself." YIKES SS SS SS The phone rang at the fire station. "Hurry, we've got a big fire at the store!" "How do we get there?" "Dammit," shouted the caller. "Use the big red truck!" YIKES SS SS SS Anthony Boise and Selena Thompson exchanged wedding vows at the Agency Longhouse Saturday, October 17, 1992 in the presence of their family and friends. Thank you friends and family To the editor, for putting on the dinner, it was very good. We cannot thank each and every We want to thank all our friends one of you enough for your help in and relatives for attending our wed- making our wedding complete, ding. You made our happy occasion God bless you all. even more special with yourprcsence. And a special thanks to the family Tony, Selena & family EDITOR'S NOTE Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters from it's 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 be libelous statements. Happy Birthday William "Bear Cat" Frank Best wishes for you all year! Tribal Council Agenda Monday. November 16. 1992 9:00 a.m.-BusincssMinutcs 9:30 a.m.-IHS Monthly Report 10:30 a.m.-Endangcrcd Species Act, In Lieu Sites Update 1:30 p.m.-Confcrcncc Call 2:00 p.m.-CRITFC - Fish Marketing Tuesday, November 17 J ??2 9:00 a.m. -Business 9:30 a.m.-Tribal Council Executive Committees Quarterly Reports (August, September, October) Wednesday. November 18. 1992 9:00 a.m.-Busincss 9:30 a.m.-Rcalty 1 1:00 a.m.-Economic Development I:30p.m.-Enrollmcnts 3:00 p.m.-Supcrintcndcnt's Monthly Report 4:00 p.m.-BIA Forestry Monthly Report Thursday. November 19. 1992 9:00 a.m.-Tribal Council & Management Meeting, Agency Longhouse Monday. November 23.1992 9:00 a.m.-Busincss 9:30 a.m.-Tribal Council December Agenda 10:00 a.m.-WSFPI Progress Report 1 :30 p.m.-Confcrcnce Call 2:00 p.m.-Program Review Status Report Tuesday. November 24. 1992 9:00 a.m.-Busincss 9:30 a.m.-1993 Proposed Budget Discussion Continued Thursday. Friday. November 26. 27. 1992 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Monday. November 30. 1992 9:00 a.m.-Busincss 9:30 a.m.-Unfinishcd business 1:30 p.m.-Confcrcncc Call 2:00 p.m.-1993 Proposed Budget Discussion Continued, Resolution Appropriating 1993 Budget, Per Capita Resolution Items To Be Scheduled: EDD - Training Dollars Funding guidelines for Community Activities (Powwows, Rodeos, Sports Activities)