2 December 19, 1996
Warm Springs, OR 97761
Spilyay Tymoo
Start at the top to assist all employees, says Decker
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Vicki Decker started October 1 as the Tribe's EAP coordinator.
"Employee problem solving
begins at the top. It starts with people
in management positions,
supervisors in the work areas. From
the top we can start working our way
down to assist all our valuable
employees. My first goal is to train
every supervisor first, so that we can
become a team and assist employees
and their families," says Vicki
Decker. On October 1, Decker
became the new Employee
Assistance Program coordinator for
Warm Springs. "I have over 25 years
experience in mental health service
as well as drug and alcohol
counselor," says Decker.
First of all says Decker, "I want
every department to know that the
Employee Assistance Program is not
where employees come to do their
random drug testing. The Employee
Assistance Program is a tribally
sponsored program that assists all
tribal employees and their family
members with concerns w hich may
be affecting their homes, family, or
work hie says Decker. We provide
voluntary, free assessment, referral
and problem solving sessions for
such things as emotional issues,
marital difficulties, alcohol and other
drug use, job difficulties, stress, legal
and financial problems. I would
rather sec someone on a voluntary
basis instead of a referral," says
Decker. "On a voluntary basis I know
the individual is truly serious. When
someone is referred, they seem to
tighten up and not cooperate with
the needed information."
Another goal says Decker, is to
"provide a broad brush E.A.P.
service for those employees of the
industries as well as providing a
local service which can be of benefit
to the community as a whole. The
Warm Springs Tribal Employee
Assistance Program was developed
to provide E.A.P. services to all
employees and thcirfamily members
which comprise the Confederated
Tribes of the Warm Springs
Reservation. Additionally, we
provide confidential assistance to
employees that will enhance
employee well-being and increase
productivity thereby benefitting the
community and the business
endeavors of the Tribes.
Any services provided by the
EAP counselor are free to employees
and their family members. "If a
referral is made, we will carefully
select the resource and provide the
client with a choice. Health
insurance and other financial factors
will be considered to help ensure
that services are affordable," says
Decker. Decker is pleased that she
was selected for the EAPcoordinalor
position. "This job is much easier
than what I was used to," says Decker.
"I was the director for Security
Pacific Banking of the Northwest, 1
had 6.800 employees in four states
and Canada to work with. Before
that, I had my own EAP business
program in Seattle, Washington from
1984 to 1989. 1 have worked closely
with a large variety of work areas,"
says Decker. "Also, while I was living
in Madras, India I helped the Bank of
India establish a EAP program
located right in the Madras, India
area. Up to this date the place is still
very active and I keep in touch with
my friends there," says Decker. "It's
quite a coincident, that in 1 989 1 had
lived in Madras, India and now I'm
living in Madras, Oregon". As the
Warm Springs EAP coordinator, all
tribal employees can expect to be
provided with information regarding
access to the EAP program. We will
return all calls as soon as possible,
Provide short-term problem solving
sessions for employees and their
family as needed, Assist you in
selecting a specific resource for
additional help when necessary, and
follow-up to insure you receive
quality assistance and needed
services says Decker. You may call
Deckcrat 553-3205 any time between
8 a.m. and 5 p.m. or come by her
office at the Counseling Center. The
EAP department assists both
employees and employers toconform
to the Tribal Drug Free Workplace
Policy. "I hope to assist everyone in
need, whether they volunteer or get
referred the service will be the same,"
concludes Decker.
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Jim Manion, left, presents check to The Museum At Warm Springs
representatives Dora Goudy, center, and Beulah Calica. Warm
Springs Power Enterprises renewed their corporate membership at
the Museum.
Appaloosa Lounge December
Monday: Monday night football
Tuesday: Movie night with popcorn
Wednesday: Karaoke night with Bobby Brown
Thursday: Game night (board, chess & cards)
BANDS FRIDAY & SATURDAY
December 6 & 7 Carte Blanche
December 13 & 14 Carte Blanche
December 27 & 28 Carte Blanche
December 31 Bob Miller "Almost All Star Band"
Tips given on controlling stress, tree safety pi
Tips on Reducing I tolidav Stress
Here are eight ways to make your
holidays merrier, and foster the good
feelings we all believe should be part
of the season.
Set priorities How do you view
the holidays:a religious occasion? A
time of relaxation to enjoy with your
family? An opportunity to socialize
and attend parties? Clarify what you
want and you'll be able to make
better choices about the way to spend
your time and energy.
"'Plan ahead. Take charge of
your holiday: Decide in advance
which social obligations are most
important and prioritize them.
Make lists of things to do and set
aside some time each day to do task
and run errands.
Don't wait until the last minute to
do everything. Allow time for activi
ties you enjoy.
Simplify. Plan one major meal
during the holidays so that you're not
tied up in the kitchen every moment
that your relatives are visiting. Del
egate jobs like trimming the tree,
addressing envelopes, and shopping
for groceries. Shop early to beat the
crowd.
Take advantage of free gift wrap
ping services.
Use mail-order catalogs.
Settle for simple presents.
Scale back expectations. It is
common to expect too much from
the holidays. Some people anticipate
a magical experience and start pre
paring for it well before Thanksgiv
ing. They buy lavish gifts or sched
ule expensive activities in hopes of
creating the perfect holiday.
Start new traditions. Some
cherished traditions from your child
hood may not be feasible today.
Families are smaller, and often sepa
rated by large distances. It' s useful to
reflect on what made the holidays
special when you were growing up.
Often, it's the simple things a spe
cial food your mother made, a walk
through a park on Christmas morn
ing. These things resonate with great
meaning.
Beware of family arguments.
Nothing seems to bring out old fam
ily frictions like an extended holiday
stay. Holidays are a poor time to try
to resolve long-standing issues. They
are a time for merriment and good
behavior.
Acknowledge losses. Holidays
often release the ghosts of Christmas
past. Recent losses can haunt you.
You can acknowledge your loss by
visiting the cemetery. Also, change
you holiday routine in simple ways
so that you are not constantly re
membering and comparing today's
holiday to past ones. Still, one usu
ally has to go through a holiday sea
son once without the person to over
come the grief caused by the loss.
Treat yourself nicely. Counter
the holiday pressures by being kind
to yourself. Take relaxation breaks.
Go for uninterrupted, peaceful walks,
or take a nap. Sound selfish? Not
really, you'll return from your break
refreshed and ready for the pleasures
of the season.
(Job Council Nov 1993)
Earlv Childhood Rdneatinq Ten
ter reminds parents to dress their
children appropriately for the
weather, coats, snow boots, gloves.
scarves, hats, etc...
If there are any changes with the
ECE bus's during this years winter
months, please listen to KWSO for
daily updates or call ECE at 553-324 1
for more information.
HOLIDAY SAFETY TTPS
TREES
A fresh tree will stay green longer
and be less oi a tire hazard than a dry
tree. To check for freshness, remem
ber:
A fresh tree is green.
Needles are hard to pull from
branches.
has not been stored or cooked prop
erly, and can cause food poisoning.
Poultry is safe if you handle and
other foods, especially those that are
eaten raw. Always wash all utensils
and hands with hot soapy water. Store
turkey in the refrigerator in a dish or
container to prevent juices from drip
ping on other foods.
Turkey Sloppy Joes
1 lb. ground turkey
1 onion chopped
1 chopped carrot
1 chopped celery stalk
4 cups tomato sauce
1 T. cider vinegar
pinch of salt
Saute onion, carrot and celery in
small amount of oil. Add turkey and
continue cooking until warmfrd
through. Add remaining ingredients.
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
Spoon mixture over buns or English
muffins.
December 1 1, 1996, Dclson
& Lori Suppah will be hosting a
"Family Library" book presentation
with Heather Leever. At ECE Con
ference Room 2E at 7:00pm. If any
one is interested in ordering earlier
than Dec. 11th. Contact Suzanne
(Suzie) Moody at 553-3241 or stop
by her office.
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cook it properly.
Cook turkey thoroughly. The
breast should be 170 degrees and the
dark meat 180 degrees on a meat
thermometer. Stuffing temperatures
should be at least 160 degrees. The
thoroughly cooked turkey will have
clear juices.
Refrigerate raw turkey immedi
ately and cook it within two to three
days.
Thaw turkey in the refrigerator.
Use a microwave for thawing only if
you plan on cooking the turkey im
mediately. Do not refreeze turkey
that has been thawed.
Make sure the raw juices, the
cutting board, knife, and your soiled
hands do not come into contact with
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Regional
energy plan
Continued from page 1
Patt also pointed out that the Inde
pendent Science Group's report,
Return to the River, which details the
region's history of ignoring the
ecosystem, also points the way to
restoring salmon and other species
impacted by the dams. Return to the
River substantiates many of the rec
ommendations made in the restora
tion plan developed by the Nez Perce,
Umatilla, Warm Springs and Yakama
tribes. The tribal plan is called Wy-Kan-Ush-Mi
Wa-Kish-Wit (Spirit of
the Salmon).
While the Steering Committee has
recognized several other remaining
issues, it has not clearly defined so
lutions in the final report. Julia Davis,
Nez Perce Tribe Fish and Wildlife
Committee Chair enumerated them:
assurance that WPPSS debt is shared
fairly and does not impair fish and
wildlife restoration; that both federal
energy generation and transmission
revenues are used to cover BPA's
debt and public purpose obligations
such as low income energy assistance,
conservation, renewable energy and
fish and wildlife restoration; that
conditions of subscription to federal
power are compelling enough to en
able BPA to meet its obligations; and
that allocation of the benefits support
public purposes when market costs
exceed BPA's
"Until all the pieces of the review
are in place, until all the details are
fleshed out, we are urging all the
regional interests not to pursue leg
islation or administration action in a
piecemeal fashion," said Jay
Minthorn, Umatilla Board of Trust
ees members. "We believe that with
a comprehensive package the region
can meet both its fish and wildlife
obligations as well as providing
economical electricity for Northwest
residents and industries."