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Warm Springs, Oregon
Spilyay Tymoo
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Will we be the healthiest
reservation by the year 2000?
Well if we are not we can say
we made a real effort in
accomplishing that goal. We
have made a big headway which
is noticeable today. Especially
in the Drug and Alcohol fields.
That's the only area that we
have made good progress in
during the past couple of years.
But there is still room for
improvements in that area. We
have had several individuals
who have volunteered to enter
the Drug and Alcohol treatment
centers. There are some who
feel that they should have done
this a long time ago because
after they have made that big step they found out there is more to
life than what they had in the past. They have found that the big
change in life is well worth it and is more productive for them and
their families. Many experience things that they would not have if
they had continued to use Alcohol and Drugs. Their family life is
more pleasant and they enjoy things as a family which is a big step
in the right direction.
Their family life has changed drastically to where they all share
the happiness together that were impossible in the past. They
enjoy family outings and other activities family oriented. They
realize for the first time that their family enjoys doing things
together.
There are still those who don't want to admit they are addicted
to drugs and alcohol. It's hard for anyone to day, "I'm an
Alcoholic," or "I'm addicted to Chemical Dependency." So they
live in the dark doing drugs and alcohol with no real direction.
They think they are big time hot shots because they refuse to admit
they are dependent on drugs and alcohol. We hear some say, "I can
quit when ever I want to." That's just an excuse of hiding their fear
that they cannot quit when ever they want to.
It not that impossible and there are so many things a person can
do to turn hisher life around and lead a happy life with the rest of
the tribal member here.. i
It's that first step is the killer, the one where a person hesitates
to admit heshe is an alcoholic or is chemically dependent. It's
hard to face failure in life and to admit the use of drugs and alcohol.
Once a person can face that that's half of the battle.
It's no disgrace or shame to admit being addicted to alcohol and
drugs. It's the step to give it up a person has to face and when he
does this things will certainly change for the better and heshe will
never regret doing the right thing for their family and everyone
concerned. They don't realize its not them that suffer but their
family members, their children usually suffer the most, this causes
them to carry a chip on their shoulder, daring anyone to knock it
off. j
Those who refuse to accept the responsibility are only hurting
their children because theylare too stubborn to change.
There are several treatment centers around the northwest where
many individuals have gone to and are sorry one bit, places like
Serenity Lane, Turn Around, and the Sun down Ranch, where
patients are well taken care of and guided toward a healthy life for
the future.
There is a saying that goes, "If you think you can, you can. And
if you think you can't your right." But it's up to the individual to
make up hisher own mind and make that first big step toward a
better life.
It's a good track to follow if we may not be the healthiest
reservation in the country, at least we have made a big step-in the
right direction, who knows we may be the healthiest reservation
in the country today.
Toe Ness
'There are some medication that should be taken with food.
And there is some cooking that should be taken with
medication." YIKES
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"On long car trips, I like to play games with my kids," said a
father, while grinning ear to ear. "My personal favorite is
called, What would you do if daddy dropped you off hee?"
YIKES
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There's too many terrible drivers," the husband said to his
wife, trying to explain his recent fender bender. "I mean, it's
fo annoying how motorists drive so closely in front of me."
YIKES
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Happy Birthday
Bod Medina
from the staff
at Spilyay!
Happy Birthday
DadGrampa
on October 22
With love,
Tony, Selena, George,
Tonya, Leanna and
Jackson
Chief Henry expresses concerns about Council business
To the People,
In response to the concerns that
appeared in the Spilyay's latest is
sue. The Tribal Council always had
the authority to shift the money
around that was approved in the base
year operating budget, I was trying
to change that and have the Tribal
Council finish a project that they set
up money for instead of setting up
the money for one project and shift
ing the funds to another project and
have two unfinished projects. How
ever, the Council could not and would
not understand my proposal it seems
so simple to understand, but I am
cursed with the ability to understand
from the easy problems to the more
difficult ones.
The Secretary Treasurer and Chief
Operations Officer have the overall
responsibility for the organization.
We, Tribal Council, appointed
Charles Jackson as SecretaryTrea
surer, these gave him green light to
be a rebel rouser in the organization.
Which, in my opinion, is a very bad
way to do business. We should not
have any rebel rouser in Tribal Coun
cil or Top Management.
The Chief Operations Officer It
is unknown at this moment whether
he is qualified to fill this position,
We will just have to give him a chance
to prove himself or remove him.
Support shown for casino
To the editor,
I support the proposed inter-tribal
casino plan to be built in Hood River
for the following reasons:
1 . Available work force, a casino
would draw employee from the sur
rounding communities, Hood River,
O'Dell, Parkdale, Mosier, Bingen,
White Salmon, Cascade Locks,
Willard and Lyle.
2. Service Industry oriented.
3. Recreational atmosphere, wind
surfing, water sports, winter sports,
hiking, railroad tourist attraction. ;
4. Overnight accommodations
available.
5. Would not overload law en
forcement as the tribe has it's own
security and no alcohol served.
Some profits should be used to
enhance programs in Hood River.
My suggestion would be the West
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Spiderman size 6 $10; Esmerelda
size 8 $5; Lady Dracula size Medium
(8-12?) $10. All in good condition.
For further information call Tina at
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message.
Mappy October 'Birthday to:
3-Qeorye Ticard, Sr.
6-Merlt "Williams, Sr.
12-!Rpss alama
U-Doufjie "BrisSois
14- 9alani'Bris6ois
15-Mtfwny Caldera
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29-Tena1i'msMunson
31-Micfiae(1iCliams
Mappy Anniversary to
Tony & Selena "Boise
October 17
LoUa love ri prayers,
Tina, Taston & fads
Thanks for support of Hood to Coast team
To the editor,
Every year, since approximately
1988, there have been teams from
Warm Springs entered in the annual
Hood to Coast Relay. My family has
always been a participant in this
event, whether it's myself, my kids,
my brother & his family, cousins,
nieces, nephews, etc. I don't think
there's been a year gone by that some
one hasn't participated. It's one of
those events where you just can't
miss it! It gets into your system after
awhile. People have always asked
me, "Why do you do it?" And, I just
ask them, "Why do you powwow?"
or "Why do you rodeo?" It's just
something that a person has to do. It
becomes a part of you. And so, it
came to pass, that the weekend of
August 28th and 29th we answered
Tribal Council delegated him to have
authority over the employees that he
is responsible over individuals for
disciplinary action (verbal warning,
suspension or termination). There
was a position brought before the
Tribal Council, asking the Tribal
Council to fire the individual last
year. I pointed out to Tribal Council
that we have a policy in place, that
Chief Operations Office has the duty
obligation that Tribal Council does
not have the time to hirefire any
individual.
We have a lot of problems, we
have had them for some time now. I
will list them in the order of mail I
receive them: 1) Fire and Safety; 2)
Tribal Court; 3) Early Childhood
Education Center; 4) Indian Health
Service. It would be easy to correct
these problems.
We sure talk about doing the right
things or the Tribe so it will look
good the Tribal Council minutes and
then we kick back and relax and hope
the problem will go away on its own.
The only position in this problem list
that the Tribal Council is responsible
for is the Court System. I have tried
time and again to bring the Chief
Judge in to talk about her position,
whether she should be dismissed or
sent down to associate judge. I got
her put on the agenda, but whenever
end of the city for level ground and
easy access.
I lived there for 25 years, still own
a home there and plan on returning
after retirement.
You will encounter opposition as
many people are opposed to change
but progress continues.
Who would have more right to be
in the Gorge than Native Americans.
Please reconsider the regulation
that won't allow campers to stay in
the RV Park Thursday and Friday
unless they stay Saturday night. The
Logic is not to break up a weekend.
What difference does it make? People
should be able to come and go as they
like without additional "Penalty".
Sincerely,
Larry Cepley
12950 SE 129th Ct.
Clackamas, OR 97015
Happy Birthday James
Love your NaNa Jolene
Happy Birthday
Auntie Tiffiney
Love, Lauren & Alexis
Happy Birthday Cabba
Love Always & Forever
you two little girls,
Lauren & Alexis
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Happy Birthday Daddy, You've
been there so much for me through
out my years of live and I love you
more than anything for that. No
daughter could have a father like you
in this world. Thank you for being
there for me and the girls.
Love Forever jour little girl,
Jolene Ellen.
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to ourcalling and faced the challenge
of the 1998 Hood to Coast Relay!
We had a great bunch of people
this year. This group of runners just
seemed to "click". Everyone got
along well and helped each other out.
There was a lot of team spirit! Al
though we has some real animals on
the 2nd van this year, everyone did a
great job! THANK YOU, Warm
Springs Forest Products and Mickey
Brunoe! THANK YOU CR Begay
and Sandra Green for the use of your
vans. WE DEFINITELY COULD
NOT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT
YOU! Our biggest supporters are
always our families and friends.
Thank you to those people. I'm sure
the runners appreciate it! You are
what keep us going!
There were several other teams
we come to talk about it, the Tribal
Council fails to show, lack of quo
rum, fail to do anything about it, they
are either senilesimply forget or just
don't want to deal with this issue.
Gaming and Warm Springs Power
Enterprise, these are very good en
terprises to venture into, I do not
know where we will get the funds
from. We are already stealing money
from our children's children from a
fund that was passed by resolution in
1988 the way it is worded it should
be declared null and void.
I spent a week down in Welches,
OR and going over this fund to make
certain our next generation will have
a nice nest egg for them to look
forward to. Now, I found out that we
set up a slush fund for Tribal Council
Happy Birthday
Percy Winishut
15 years old! Oct. 29th
With love,
Mom, Dad & brothers
Happy ??? birthday to
my daughter
Sherri Smith
Love you very much!
Mom
Happy Birthday Sally Whiz,
I hope you have a wonderful
day in the valley: you take care
of yourself for it is important to
everybody in this world you love
and who loves you.
Love, Jolene H.
Happy Birthday Uncle Jimmy
Love Lauren & Alexis
Happy Birthday
"Big" Brother Alex
You have a great and safe time
this year on your big 24:)
Love you NaNa Jolene
Happy Birthday
Maria Holliday
Love,
Jolene, Lauren & Alexis
Happy Birthday
Lilletz Henry
Love,
Jolene, Alexis & Lauren
Happy Birthday
Edwardene Henry
Love, Jolene, Alexis
& Lauren
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In Loving Memory of Our Mom
September 10, 1910 to September 26, 1997.
We thought of you with love today.
But that is nothing new
We thought about you yesterday.
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence
We often speak your name.
AH we have now, are memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake.
entered that weekend and we'd like
to offer our congratulations to them.
"We're Not Out Of It Yet" (captain,
Laurie Danzuka) was entered again.
They beat us, but only by 4-6 min
utes ! Great job team. Also, there were
2 teams entered in the Portland to
Coast Walk. ECE and IHS both had
teams entered, and we understand
they did pretty well. Always, the first
year teams run into some problems
getting lost or missing exchange
points. Don't feel bad ladies, it hap
pened to us once upon a time. Just
keep at it, it only gets better!
All in all, it was a fun time for
everyone. I hope that all of the other
teams had a great time, we definitely
did. See y'all next year!
Val Squiemphen
Captain-"Native Reign II"
to spend at its leisure. We could of
stayed at home and done that in an
hour. If our past generation would
have had the same thinking as we
have, we would not have the funds
we got today. We got a new Tribal
Council dealing with this problem,
and I am sure things will smooth out,
once we gone over the one hurdle.
I want to thank the Tribal Council
for saying a prayer each morning,
thanking the Lord that they got a
chance to sit at the table with me.
THIS IS MY OPINION AND MINE
ALONE.
Vernon Henry
Paiute Chief
PS: I would be glad to talk with
anyone on any subject they choose at
anytime convenient for you.
Happy birthday
Sherri L. Smith
October 25, 1998
Love you!!
Your bro Clint
Happy birthday to my sis
Sherri L. Smith 10-25-908
Love, Roni-Len-Little Norma
Happy Birthday
Grandma Sally
Love your grandbabies
in Warm Springs,
Alexis & Lauren
Happy Birthday Tiffiney
You made it, you're finally
legal. I hope you had a blast
on your birthday.
Love your sis Jolene:)
Happy Birthday
Chloee Suppah
Love,
Jolene, Lauren & Alexis
Happy Birthday
Georgianna George
Love always,
Jolene, Lauren & Alexis
Happy Birthday
Uncle Alex
With Love Always,
Lauren & Alexis
Happy Birthday
to Michael W. Smith 21st
Love, Mom, Dad
Lucky & Lady
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With which we will never part;
God has you in His keep,
We have you in our heart
It broke our heart to lose you
but you didn't go alone,
for a part of us, went w ith you..
the day God took you home.
Love n' miss you dearly mom,
Your children