8 October 8, 1998
Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
October Business of the Month. . .
Stacona new owner of Taylor's Custom Doors
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Former General Manager
Composite Products, Tony Stacona,
is now manufacturing custom built
fire proof doors as a business
Working at Composite Products was
an excellent job for him but he
wanted to venture out and become
owner of a business. His interests
were in fire-proof doors and he
checked all over for companies
already in existence. Terry Turner
told him about Jerry of Taylor'
Custom Doors and Stacona visited
his shop to see his door products.
Jerry Taylor built this company
from scratch in his garage. He later
moved toasmallshopandevcntually
to his current shop located on
Westcott Ave. Taylor says he
struggled but he enjoyed making
doors and making this company a
success, He is 63-ycars-old and
needed to see some change for
himself so, he agreed to sell his
already established business to
Tony.Stacona. '
The business was purchased by
Stacona with the help of the Smal
Business Center and Bill Christenson
of the Warm Springs Credit
Department. One condition that was
asked of Tony was that he employ
Jerry for about a year and a half so
that Jerry can teach Tony all he
knows. "I learned a lot in two weeks,"
says Stacona.
Together they produce custom
built fire proof doors out of wood
products such as rosewood, pine,
oak and sheet rock for homes. Tony
and Jerry are busy all the time trying
to keep up with the demand for their
doors. "These are style and rail doors
comprised of two styles, top rail,
intermediate or lock rail, bottom rail,
immolian and panels glued
together," says Stacona. Stacona also
has his own patent for his doors. For
appearances and attractiveness they
make door jams to match the doors.
"It is a completely different
change of pace from the DE Plant. I
enjoyed it there and I am enjoying it
here," says Stacona. In the future
when he gets a fire rating Stacona
hopes to begin purchasing doorcores
from Composite Products in Warm
Springs. He currently uses sheet rock
for the cores. Sheet rock gives these
doors a 20-minute rating.
Stacona with his employee Jerry Taylor.
Corner on Health: Grief (part one of two)
What is Grief? It's a natural and
necessary reaction to a significant
change or loss in our lives.
Grief is a healthy, human response
to situations such as: death of a family
member or friend; separation or
divorce; miscarriage; injury or
disability; loss of a job, property, a
pet; children leaving home; moving
to a new place; disappointment of a
child; giving up a dream. The greatest
loss we experience is when a loved
one dies-but e ven then, grieving fully
is the best way to help us accept our
loss. No one can deny that grief is a
painful experience, but it's important
to believe that the pain will subside.
Why is it important to understand
grief? Because everyone experiences
loss or change from time to time
throughout life. Understanding grief
can help you to: face the reality of
your loss and deal with feelings of
fear, loneliness, dispair and
helplessness. Recover and grow
through your experience. Learning
to accept your grief can make you a
stronger person, capable of living a
happy, full life.
Grieving people share certain
feelings. The time it takes for an
emotional wound to heal varies from
person to person. But, grieving people
commonly experience: shock and
denial; This isn't really happening!
Anger; Why did this have to happen
to me? Guilt; If only I'd done
something sooner. Depression; Why
Understanding the gambling habit
from Vicki Decker, EAP
With much of the recreational activity for adults in Warm Springs
being centered on the Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge and Indian Head Gaming,
perhaps it's time for all to develop a greater understanding of "gambling
problems".
Do you have concerns about your own gambling or is someone in your
home spending a lot of money at the casino? Here are some descriptions
which may help you better understand gambling and gambling addiction
or problems.
0 Social Gamblers This person gambles infrequently for fun and
entertainment. Seldom becomes a problem gambler.
0 Serious Social Gamblers Gambling is a hobby. This person's major
source of entertainment. This person gambles regularly with intensity and
absorption. Although it is still under control, it would be missed if the
person stopped going to the casino.
0 Professional Gambler This person sees gambling as a primary
source of income or a business. This gambler is very controlled, patient
and calculating about making bets.
0 Relief Gambler Gambling is a major activity, as important as
family, job and education. While it may be difficult, this person can stop
entirely. Frequently uses gambling as a means of coping with a traumatic
event.
0 Antisocial Personality Gambler This is the criminal who gambles.
This person makes a career of getting money illegally and may cheat or
fix games where possible.
0 Problem Gambler For this person, gambling is no longer
entertainment, it is a preoccupation. It is interfering with all major life
areas and causing problems in the home.
0 Pathological Gambler This person's patterns include some of the
following patterns.
1. Preoccupied with gambling and past gambling experiences.
Planning ways to gamble again. .
2. Needs to gamble increasing amount of money in order to feci
excited.
3. Repeated attempts to stop or control the gambling.
4. Gambles as a way of escaping problems or relieving moodiness.
5. Lies to family and others to conceal gambling.
6. Has done illegal things to get money for gambling.
7. Has jeopardized relationship, job, career, or school for gambling.
8. Relies on or borrows money from others to pay bills and gamble.
If you feel that gambling may be a problem for y ou, please call the
Employee Assistance Program or Community Counseling for confidential
information at 553-3205. There is help available.
bother? Things will never be the
same. Loneliness; I can't make it on
my own. Hope; Yes, we had a lot of
fun. But there are more good times
ahead.
How you can live with loss? You
can help yourself move toward
recovery by taking care of: Emotional
needs; Express your feelings aloud
so that you can admit your anxieties
and fears. Accept help from those
who offer it. Ask for help when you
need it. Be kind to yourself and be
patient. Physical needs; Get plenty
of rest each day. Keep yourself
healthy by eating a well-balanced
diet and exercising regularly. Be alert
to problems such as headaches,
nausea, dizziness, trembling,
heartburn, shortness of breath, weight
loss, difficulty sleeping and lack of
energy. See yourphysician when you
need help as often as he or she advises.
Strive to regain a positive
outlook. Doing something productive
can have a tremendous effect on how
you feel about yourself and your
future. Here's what vou can do: set
goals and work to reach them. The
first step may be a difficult one, but
any step forward is a step in the right
direction. Start with short-term goals.
List what you'd like to accomplish.
Set time limits for completing
activities. Recognize your progress,
and don't hesitate to give yourself a
pat on the back. Take things one day
at a time. Then develop long-range
plans in the more distant future. Such
as getting a new job, trying a new '
hobby or taking a tripvacation that
you've always wanted to take.
Remember to set a time limit for
obtaining those plans. Above all,
don't give up.
Trying new activities. Your loss
has changed your life and given you
the need for new direction. You might
want to: Join a club or organization,
take an educational course or a hobby
class, do some volunteer work or
evaluate your career goals. There are
many ways to help yourself. Your
expectations are what you put into it.
If there is someone you can talk with,
you may find some answers or
understanding. Remember the key
points mentioned.
Next issue will cover Part Two:
Sources of Help and Information,
What can you do for a Grieving
Person and Misconceptions about
Grief.
If there are any other topics you
would like to be informed about call
us at 553-4922 or send us a letter. C
O C.H.E.T. P.O. Box C, Warm
Springs, OR 97761.
Title IX Indian education planning survey
Each year the ideas of parents, students and techcrs are sought by the Title IX Parent Advisory Committee in
planning special services to be offered for meeting the needs of Indian students. This important program currently
provides a counselor at Warm Springs Elementary and four teacher assistants at the Jefferson County Middle
School.
Please give a few moments of your time to help the Committee and School District plan a succcsful program for
next year.
I . I am a : ParentGuardian Student Teacher
2. 1 have students in school in grades
3. My opinion of the activities offered by the Title IX Program for the last year are as follows:
1998-1998 Program Activities Very Somewhat Not No
Helpful ' Helpful Helpful Opinion
A. Warm Springs Elementary Counsel
ing to improve students attendance and
grades
B. JeffcrsonCounty Middle School
Teacher Assistants to improve
students reading skills.
My top Indian Education Policy is:
4. Please rate the important of the special needs of the 1,1 17 Indian students in the School District by checking
the colums that best reflect your opinion.
Special Needs of Indian Students Extremely Very Somewhat Not
This need is: Important Important Important Important
A. Improve basic skills reading
writing and mathematics
B. Improve grades
C. Improve attendance stay in school
D. Improve self-confidence
E. Learn more about tribal government,
community, citizenship, jobs and
cultural protocol
F. Learn more about college and
careers
G. Learn Indian languages
H. Improve teacher understanding of
Indian students
I. Learn to become leaders and
problem solvers.
I. Participate more in extracurricular
activities.
K. Attend and participate in classroom
activities.
L. Learn to deal with drug and alcohol
problems., ,, . ,-v:
M. Become aware of sexual issues,
such as teen pregnancy and sexual
abuse.
N. Get along better with others.
0. Involve their parents more in
school. ;
P. Increase Summer School
opportunities for
K-4
5-8
9-12
Q. Other important needs (Please describe.)
Title IX meetings are open to all members of the public. The committee meets at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday
of each month at the Warm Springs Elementary Library. The Parent Advisory Committee thanks you for taking
the time to help improve the service Title DC provides to our students. Please return your completed survey to the
school or to Bill Cordill at the District office by October 16, 1998.
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and is currently serving in
Bosnia. He would like to hear
from friends and relatives. His
address is:
ABHAN Williams, Jason
Air Dept. V-1 Div.
USS Abraham Lincoln
FPA AP Everett, WA 96612
Great Pumpkin
Party
Tuesday,
October 20
6:30 p.m.
Bring your own
pumpkins and carving
utensils
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Geo Quiz Returns Identify this location correctly and win a bundle.
Spiyay will donate a year's subscription and Indian Head Casino win
donate a T-shirt and a cap. Please, no calls before 1 p.m. Monday.
October 12. Our number is 553-3274. You must be specific
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