2 March 26, 1998
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
Miller accepts Chief of Police position
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Avex D. "Stoney" Miller Jr.
Tribal member Avex Darrell
(Stoney) Miller, Jr. was recently
promoted into the position of Chief
of Police for the Warm Springs Po
lice department. This was after the
prior chief, Dan Kneale left to take
the position of chief of police for
Madras.
Stoney 's parents are the late Avex
and Dale Miller, who also were,
involved in law enforcement. "My
father, Avex, " recalls Stoney, "was
the field man for the tribes and, due
to his brand inspection duties, he
held a federal commission. My
mother was also a Deputy Sheriff
with Jefferson County for 18 years
when she had left there and came to
work for the Tribal Police depart
ment where she worked for three
years prior to an injury which forced
IHS Health & Wellness schedule
Indian Health Services Health
Programs Activities
VVTC Nutrition Education-1st
Tuesday of Month (Class schedule
available Community Health Re
ceptionist) Cooking Classes-Thursday Eve
nings (September to June) 5:15 to
6:30 p.m.
WIC Clinic-Tuesday & Thurs
day 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.: Wednesday
1-4 p.m. (Pod A clinic call 553
2460 to schedule appointment)
Well Child clinic-Thursday 8 a.m.
to 12 noon. By appointment (call
553-1657 to schedule appointment)
Pediatric Clinic-Thursday 1:30
to 3:30 p.m. By appointment (call
553-1657 to schedule appointment)
Walk-In Immunization clinic
4th Thursday of month 10 a.m. to 12
noon; No appointment necessary
children 2 months to 5 years
Childbirth Education Classes
Every Tuesday 11:30 a.m. to 1:30
p.m. clinic kitchenconference room
call 553-1657 for information
Contraceptive Counseling
8th Annual Honor Seniors Day
Friday, May 8, 1998
Agency Longhouse, Warm Springs, Oregon
bo.
Theme:
Coyote Meets Mother Goose
8:00 a.m Registration desk open
10:00 a.m ECE Children's Powwow
1 1:30 a.m Flag ceremony, welcome, sack lunch
1:30 p.m Special awards & games galore!!
Concluding activity
6:00 p.m Honor Banquet Dinner
Dinner contributions:
Senior Citizens free
Adults underage 60 $2.00
Kids under 12 50c
Spilyay Tymoo
Publisher: Sid Miller
Editor: Donna Behrend
ReporterPhotographer: Selena T. Boise
ReporterPhotographer: Bob Medina
Secretary: Tina Aguilar
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Spilyay Tymoo 1998
her retirement."
Stoney's grandmother, on his
mother's side, was a Municipal Court
Judge for the city of Sutherlin, Or
egon for many years. "Because of my
family background and growing up
around it, I suppose that had a strong
pull in getting involved myself," says
Stoney.
"I started my career in law en
forcement with the Jefferson County
Shierff's office in 1974 when I joined
the posse to serve in the capacity of a
tracker. As time went on, I deveolped
an interest in this type of work, though
I already had a good idea of what
police work was like from my parents
being in it," says Stoney.
Stoney came to work for the tribes
in December 1976 as a patrol officer
assigned to the Kah-Nee-Ta Security
detail. "Over the years," says Stoney,
"I have served as a patrolmen, special
officer, fish and game officer, range
master, resident officer of Simnasho,
Sergeant and Captain with the Warm
Springs Police Department."
Stoney also served as a reserve
officer for the city of Newberg, Or
egon. While in Newberg, Stoney was
introduced to the concept of "foot
beat".
"The reserve program for the city
of Newberg part of the time on duty
each month was to include walking
beats in the city," says Stoney. "An
eight-hour shift in the business dis
trict would cover Main Street, both
sides, from one end of town to the
other, as the officer was expected to
visit with everyone who wanted to
talk.
"This was also my introduction to
what is now commonly referred to as
community policing. Through doing
Clinic-Every Thursday 2 to 4 p.m.by
appointment. Call 553-1 1 96 ext.4 142
to schedule appointment
ENT Clinic EarNoseThroat
Specialist-lst Tuesday of each
month. By appointment call 553
1196 ext. 4142.
Diabetes Breakfast-2nd & 4th
Tuesday 8:30 to 10 a.m. Clinic
kitchen conference room
Diabetes Exercises-Monday,
Wednesday & Friday 8:15 to 9 a.m.
Community Center
Water Aerobics-Every Wednes
day 9 to 10 a.m. Kahneeta Village
pool
Blood SugarBlood Pressure
Screenings-Every 3rd Thursday held
at various community sites call 553
1196 ext. 4122
For community announcements
informational material, new listings
of monthly classes or clinics held at
the community health programs de
partment end of the Warm Springs
Health & Wellness Center. Located
in Pod A, across from the Adminis
tration section of the clinic.
Everyone Welcome
Come prepared to laugh!!!
Note: seating is on wooden
bleacher so bring something
soft to sit on-blanket, cushion,
folding chair.
Any questions? please contact
the Warm Springs Senior
Program, (541) 553-3313.
this I learned a great deal in dealing
with people on a one-to-one basis,"
says Stoney.
In July of 1985 Stoney, went to
work for the Malheur County
Sheriffs Office, as a resident Deputy
stationed in Jordan Valley, Oregon.
After working there for fourteen
months, Stoney was given a field
promotion to the rank of Sergeant.
This was the first time such a super
visor had ever been appointed for the
south half of Malheur County, recalls
Stoney. "The patrol district for this
duty was 4,600 square miles that in
cluded one other officer. I may not
have had any staff to speak of," says
Stoney, "but I did have responsibility
of all sorts. All of the residents in my
end of the county, inter-agency liai
son between Oregon, Idaho and
Neveda law enforcement agencies,
training, ambulance services and aid,
BLM, BIA and thousands of miles of
county to patrol."
In 1990, Stoney returned to work
for Jefferson County as a rural Deputy
and Livestock Investigator. I came
back to work for the Warm Springs
Police department as a Fish and Game
officer in 1992," says Stoney. "I'm
still asked once in a while, hey Stoney,
when did you get back?
"Since returning to the Warm
Springs Police Department," says
Stoney "I worked my rank up to Ser
geant of Fish and Game, then was
stepped up to the Captain's position
in 1996." Since moving into the su
pervisory and administrative levels ,
of the department, Stoney has worked
at making improvements in several ;
areas. "Community policing is one of
these, and to make effective progress ;
in this, one has to be able to listen, as
Help needed
Volunteers needed for Li
brary from 6 to 8 p.m. in the
library at the Community Cen
ter. Help is needed to sort books
and organize on shelf.
Dates needed are March 23
&30, 1998 and April 6, 1998.
Deschutes Basin
Work Group Meeting
Wednesday, April 8
9 a.m.
USDA Service Center
243 SW 3rd
Madras
Spilyay I'nawa Mishk'aau
(Spilyay asks "What's
What can we do to
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Carol Allison, "The adults must
change the cycle of alcohol and drug
abuse by living the beliefs they have
in God, and raise their children with
the foundation of God's love for them.
People drink due to low self value
or the insecurity of no one really
caring. Through God and his love for
his creation, we are made worthy.
God doesn'tmakejunk. Children need
to have this security in their hearts
when the temptations arise.
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George Boise, (12 years old)
"Stop older people from selling al
cohol and drugs. Drug addicts and
alcoholic's should find a place to re
ceive good treatment."
Clarification: Spilyay misquotd Abraham Lincoln in the last Issue. It
him power.
well as talk, to people."
Stoney has also spent a great deal
of time going around visiting with
community people. "There are many
of you whom will read this article
that I have talked to," says Stoney,
"or who have called on the phone to
ask questions." If both police and
community members do not make
an effort to speak or listen to one an
another, we create gaps. In the old
days our police officers went from
home to home to check on the resi
dents. Because of population growth,
changing times, faster paces and
shortage of officers, this has been
almost completely lost," says Stoney.
"I would like to see this aspect turned
around."
Stoney is also looking at the pro
fessionalism of the department and
the levels of service provided. "Ser
vices are always in question with our
department and will probably re
main so. I am working with the of
ficers, on ways to improve their
public contacts."
"In my position as Chief of Po
lice for Warm Springs, I am going to
continue right on with the same lines
as I have. I want to see the police
department looked at the same as the
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs is looked at by other por
tions of Indian Country, and that is
as a role model or trend setter. I
know there are a lot of things that
need to be done, admits Stoney. "But
changes take time and effort. In doing
this the police and the community
need to work together, this means
communication from both sides,"
concludes Stoney.
Museum receives
The Central Oregon Arts Asso
ciation (COAA), the Oregon Arts
Commission's regional partner, pre
WELCOME PARENTS
The Parent Group and Tribal Education
Committee will sponsor a meeting with
509-J Superintendent Phil Riley
Wednesday, April 1 , 1 998 at 6 p.m.
Community Center Social Hall
Snacks will be provided
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combat Alcohol and drug abuse amoung our people
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Andy Leonard, "We need more
family oriented activities as far as
parents taking their kids to activities
rather then dropping them off. Another
option is to have more sobriety pro
grams for recovering alcoholics and
more community involvement."
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Ann Seyler Marcum, "You can't
combat drug and alcohol abuse unless
people help themselves first. If people
care about the future of Warm Springs,
the jobs, education, health and well
being of others. It needs to start with
yourself, foryour future and the future
of every other tribal member."
Living Traditions
The Living Traditions programs
begin Memorial Day and features
different presenter each weekend.
Live presentations of various tradi
tions and crafts by members of the
Confederated Tribes of Warm
Springs are presented every week
end through Labor Day. The follow
ing is the schedule for this sumer:
May 23-25 ; Rising Sun Dancers;
Reggie Winishut
May 30-31; Masks; Rosalind
Sampson
June 6-7; Traditional Outfits;
ArlitaRhoan
June 13-14; Beadwork; Helena
Jackson
June 20-21; Baby Boards; Tina
Aguilar
July 3-5; Dry Creek Dancers;
Mary Ann Meanus
July 11-12; Stick Games; IHC
Museum
July 18-19; RootbagsCorn
Culture classes taught at the Musuem
The Museum At Warm Springs
will be giving Cultural Classes each
month starting in March and running
through November. Classes are lim
ited, so sign up as soon as possible by
calling The Museum At Warm
Springs at (541)553-3331 and ask
for Leana Blueback. Supply lists are
available the last week in the month
for the following month's class
Root Bag Weaving-1 to 4 p.m.; by
Eraina Palmer; $20 (kits available);
March 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1998
BustleFeather work-5:30 to 6:30
p.m.; by Gene Sampson; $30; April
7, 14,21 & 28, 1998
Babyboards-6 to 8 p.m.; by Tina
Aguilar; $20; May 11, 12, 13, 14 &
15 (if needed)
Log Cabin Quilt-6 to 9 p.m.; by
Eraina Palmer; June 1, 2 & 3, 1998
COAA Organization
sented four awards at its recent an
nual dinner held at Widgi Creek in
Bend.
should have read" if you want to
begins May 23
husk; Eraina Palmer
July 25-26; Leather work; Lyle
Rhoan
August 1-2; Heritage Impor
tance; Wilson Wewa Jr.
August 8-9; Cedar Bark Basket;
Sara Scott
August 15-16; Cedar root bas
kets; Antoinette Pamprein
August 22-23; Quilts; Eraina
Palmer
August 29-30; Traditional
Foods; Neda Wesley
September 5-7; Craft Fair; Open
The program began shortly after
the Museum first opened in 1993
with a celebration of the Middle Or
egon Treaty of 1855 during Pi-Ume-Sha.
Living Traditions presentations
have continued since then wth a full
schedule slated every summer.
For more information on the Liv
ing Traditions program contact Leana :
Blueback at 553-3331. :
Birds Eye Quilt-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
byErainaPalmer;$20; June 14, 1998
Indian Squares-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.;
by Eraina Palmer; $20; June 21, 1998
Star Quilt-9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; by
Eraina Palmer; $20; June 28, 1998
Wingdress, Leggings & Mocca-sins-7
to 9 p.m.; by Arlita Rhoan
$20; July 13,20 & 27, 1998
Beadwork-6 to 8 p.m.; by Esther
Kalama-Culpus; $20 (kits available
for $10); 'August 17, 18, 19, 20 &
21,1998
Cedar Root Basket-6 to 8 p.m.; by
Antoinette Pamperien; $30 (kits
available for $15); September 8, 15,
22&29, 1998
Masks-6 to 8 p.m.; by Rose Diaz;
$20; October 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, 1998
Ribbon Shirts-6 to 8:30 p.m. by
Dora Goudy ; $20; November 2, 3, 4,
5 & 6, 1998
'award
The Arts Organization Award was
presented to The Museum At Warm
Springs. Michael Hammond accepted
the award on behalf of the Confeder
ated Tribes who were commended
for choosing, out of a myriad of dif
ferent option, to not only build a
world-class museum, but one ori
ented so exquisitely to education and
awareness building. The Tribes were
also thanks for slowly turning back
the outgoing tide of sacred and his
toric objects.
Also receiving awards were Kay
Flynn, Individual Recognition
Award; Marlene Moore Alexander,
Artist Recognition Award; and Cas
cade Business News and Cascade
Arts and Entertainment, Business
Recognition Award.
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Lovey Colwash, "As concerned
parents, aunts, uncles or grandparents.
We need to start spending more quality
time with children. Even by spending
time with our own, means taking time
out for them. I feel this will help the
cycle of alcohol and drugs for all of
our youth. By just spending time,
your time with a child....instead of
handing them off to others to spend
time with them, or giving them
whatever they want. Believe it or not
our children want to spend time with
their parents. Just being there makes
a great difference to them. Life is
more important to them because you
as a parent are taking time to be there
with them and most of all for them.
Taking a break, now you have time to
check on your child. It's that easy.
And most of all let them know how
much you care, a concern mom, aunt
and grandparent."
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Jim Quaid, "The most important
issue to address in dealing with the
problem of substance abuse is facili
tating community development which
provides opportunities for meaning
ful employment, offers sufficient af
fordable housing and povides indi
vidual, family and social support for
persons recovering from addiction."
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