PAGE 4 November 13, 1992
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Editorial
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(The way it is)
Letters to the Editor
Craig supportive of operations manager Sanford
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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
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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.
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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
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will be published at the editor's discretion.
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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)