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SpilyayTymoo Warm Springs, Oregon December 30, 1998 10 Job openings- The following job openings as of December 28 are currently being advertised by the Human Resources department. If interested call Amelia Tewee at 553-3262. If you want job details, call the contact person listed. Substitute Teacher; ECE; Sue Matters 553-3240 Janitor; ECE; Sue Matters 553 3240 Preschool Teachers (2); ECE; Nancy Seylcr 553-3240 Food Service Assistant; ECE; Nancy Seylcr 553-3240 Education Coordinator; ECE; Nancy Seylcr 553-3240 CPS Specialist; CPS; Mary McNivins 553-3209 Health Educator; Community f The Tribal Council and Managers do their review of work done on the Comprehensive Plan. The work of the planning teams is to summarize the input of 900 community members. Calica shares insight on several issues To the editor, To the community, Two days after Christmas a dozen gunshots rang out at 6:30 breaking the serenity of an otherwise calm Sunday morning in West Hills. The target, three houses up the street, less than one hundred yards from our home. The spiritual beauty and peace of the Christmas season that should bring special meaning to our fami lies now seem to have a shorter exist ence than X-mas dinner leftovers. Our community is facing an ever growing problem of violence and all of its side effects. We expect the Police and public safety services to help and protect our safety and prop erty in times of crisis. The greatest tragedy is this violence is happening among our own people and families. Our ability to use traditional kinship ties and words to settle differences has been give over to using weapons capable of deadly force. We can learn to live with the vio lence and accept the horror, fear and grief that are inflicted upon our fam ily and friends. We could move away from it so the problem is "out of sight and out of mind". We can resign ourselves to be spectators and cheer for one side or the other. We can create a few more casualties among the survivors and the wounded. OR, we can choose to help and support those who place their lives on the front line daily to make a better com munity. We know we have problems. The bitterest irony is that we will be con fronted with a decision that could totally shut down the Public Safety Branch. The back up plan is to have the federal government come charg ing in to save us,. ..from ourselves!?! We have asked and pleaded for their help, for officers and funding. They might be able to pay about 10 of our present program. With that much help, we could run the Branch for a month. We could make the funds stretch by funding only priority services. Patrol, com munications, prosecution, correc tions or fire and emergency medical services, what is your choice to keep or shut down? We once had an unshakable reputation for wise, stable and dependable leadership that would never force such choices or conse quences upon us. We will soon debate who is right and who is wrong!, Or who listens and who won't and who loves the community the most or the best? Through it all, we should constantly ask ourselves that question, Is this about the quality of services?, Or Who has control? Chief Heath com mented that a lot of attention is being focused on only one set of services. The nature severity and frequency of incidents being confronted by the public services are a direct reflection of the adequacy of these other ser Want to subscribe to Spilyay Tymoo? Moving? Send subscription or change of address to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761 Name I Address I Cfy Subscription rates: $15.00 per year in the U.S. $25.00 per year outside the U.S. or 1st Class in the U.S. All members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will receive the Spilyay Tymoo at no cost Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekSy by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Health Education; Cheryl Tom 553 3225 Fisheries Tech. I; Fish & Wild life; Mick Jennings 541-296-6866 553-3233 Secretary; Housing; Carolyn Johnson 553-3250 Maintenance; Housing; Rudy G. Clements 553-3250 Engineer; Water & Waste Wa ter; Herb Graybael 553-3246 Jefferson Co. Employment Ser vices Cartographer, Registered Nurse, Registered Nurse, Sub teacher, Temp. Home Ec. Teacher, Temp. Metal Shop Teacher, Teacher preschool, Assistant Track Coach, Property Appraiser, Mental Health Counselor vices. In spite of all the words, our po lice officers will still have to place their lives and the welfare of their families in harms way to protect the rest of the community. More and more, our employees are confront ing high capacity assault weapons, drugs, alcohol and domestic violence. At those most critical instances, we can ill afford to have them debate their choice of action wondering if we will support their best efforts in a crisis situation. Our community deserves to feel safe and protected. Our traditional and family values are being under mined. There are those who act if the community standards of behavior should be defined by what they can get away with. Spiritual teachings and the moral, ethical or cultural standards handed down from our el ders are fading. We have a choice, to fall prey to someone else's motives or build a better future for all our families. We must avoid the tendency to launch ourselves into a frenzy of headhunting and vendettas. We have all been victims or witnessed the effects of drugs, alcohol, abuse, vio lence, suicide, neglect or theft. We need to be building our team, not destroying it. Change must be constructive and based upon goals and conditions that we wish to achieve opposed to aban doning conditions that we don ' t want. As you consider changes think of these issues: Twenty years ago, public safety services were under the Municipal Branch, we changed man agers nine times since then, an aver age of every 2.2 years. We changed Chiefs of Police ten times in eight years, an average of 10 months. Our Police Department is among the low est paid in the region. Public Safety's budget was cut 15 which reduced personnel, equipment and services. WSPD Manual that was suppose prescribe the operating policies, and performance standards were sus pended in 1997 pending Personnel Department acceptance. The list goes on and on. The 1980 Law Enforcement Task Force Re port documented problems similar to the petition, but no one was blamed for inaction then or since. The expec tation to fix all these problems in SIX MONTHS is quite frankly, unrealis tic. The snakebite fatality has gener ated a lot of opinions and emotions. Different factions have adopted their own conclusions. The US Public Health Service deferred to United States Army who reversed their offer to review the incident. The US de partment of Justice is proceeding cautiously with their involvement. These decisions to rethink their role in any investigation should give some clues as to how volatile or sensitive State 1 , Medical transcriber, Receptionist, Hair stylist, Certified Nurse Aide, Farm Equipment operator, Car wash worker, Dry wall taper & nailer, tow truck driver, Bus Driver, Ed. Asst Bus Driver, Driver, CutterFinger jointer, material handler, & handy man all in Madras. Archaeologist Supervisor, Sub teacher, Tribal Prosector, Control ler, CPS Case Specialist, Corrections officer, & Water plant engineer in Warm Springs. Special Ed. Teacher & School Superintendent in Culver. Health Care Provider in Ashwood. For more information call 475-2382. "a fv.. I, ... ess . i, ' i - , this issue really is or can be. They haven't jumped to any final conclu sions yet. Luther was a nephew and brother-in-law. He had a tendency to drop by at very odd hours wanting a ride home. He was scheduled to start Antabuse treatment later on the same day of his death, why wasn't he home? The decision to place him in detox was wrong. It was based upon misleading information and instruc tions that need to be isolated to know who is at fault and to what degree. We should let his spirit find peace. The independent review team was delayed by replacements for the Emergency Medicine and Legal func tions. Their review will be completed and they are scheduled to meet with the Tribal Council in late January. The principal issue revolves around the role, authority and performance of Medical Control. Before making or believing accu sations, it's helpful to look for mo tives and the other half of the truth. If we all wanted to get into some really serious mudslinging, there are a lot of skeletons that could come out of the closets. But, we need to look beyond the political smokescreens. Lets address more important work like getting more of our children suc cessfully educated so we need less enforcement, emergency and reha bilitation services. Isn't that what we really want!?! We want our young adults to get an education and experience to help our people in a more complex struggle to survive. There are many that suc ceeded with our support and encour agement. There are many others that need a commitment and creative as sistance to fulfill vital roles to pre serve our sovereign rights and ability to be self-reliant. We find ourselves at a standoff over a quality of live issue and where the role of the family ends and where law enforcement and emergency ser vices should begin. We ask these public servants to making the dra matic personal and family sacrifices to be available when needed. We ask them to help make sense of life when a crisis strikes our homes and fami lies at any time of the day or night. It's often a thankless job that offers few rewards. For those who do it, thank you, our prayers are with you and your families. The Tribal Council formally con sidered the issues and recommenda tions set forth in the petition and the pending referendum and took offi cial action to support a process aimed at correcting the situation. The is sues will be addressed rationally. Charles "Jody" Calica .Zip. The Indian Warrior - The Veterans Comet VA Launches New Healath Plan for Vets This article taken from the "Vets News" Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs The US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently began its new health-care benefits plan for veterans. The plan features easier access to a broader array of services at VA health-care facilities throughout the States and Puerto Rico. Though most veterans must be enrolled to gain access to VA health care and participate in the plan, there is no deadline fordoing so. VA has greatly simplified the process, requiring only the completion of a one-page application, either in person or by mail. The enrollment system will permit the VA to better judge demand for its services, better manage its resources and provide a continuum of health care to as many veterans as possible. The new program is the result of the Veterans Health Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996, which also eliminated confusing eligibility criteria to ensure that enrolled veterans receive all needed health care in the proper setting. The program offers enrolled veterans an array of health-care services. Minority Veterans Program "Stepping out to meet our American Veterans...Department of Veterans Affairs, Medical Center Portland and Vancouver How Does the Program Help Minority Veterans? Implements Outreach strategies to assist veterans in accessing VA services. Informs and assists veterans in the communities on a continuous basis of available resources. Closes communication gaps between minority veterans' communities and VA services with unique out reach events. Establishes new programs and services as necessary to meet the specific needs of minority veterans. Links concerns and issues affecting the minority veteran community with the Portland VA Medical Center, Regional Office, National Service Officers, Vet Centers, and affiliated organizations. Monitors existing VA services and programs ensuring the unique needs of minority veterans are addressed. Introduces a working relationship between providers and veterans in the community. Works with Medical Center Director, Center for Minority Affairs and VA Headquarters to determine use of services and benefits by the minority veteran populations. Why was the Minority Veterans Program Started? The Minority Veterans Program was started to assist the Department of Veterans Affairs to reach out to all American veterans, guaranteeing that access to and quality of VA services will be the Happy 1st Birthday to my son Jeremy Miller Lots of love from, your mom Shari & Merry Christmas Court notice- To: Ina Jlm-Lalibtrt Ralphs TV 525 SE 5th Stmt Madras, OR 97741 Notlct of Informal Hearing Case N. IN10J-9I Aa informal bearing has beta scheduled with (he Warm Springs Tribal Court oa the 8th day of February, 1 999. at 1 :30 a.m. This hearing has beea scheduled at the request of Ralphs TV for the following reasons: Overdue Account. Yoa are hereby required to appear at this time oa your owa behalf. It is important (hat yoa attempt to resolve this issue, in order to prevent further ncnoa agaiast yoa n a State Court If you fail to appear at die scheduled time, the presiding judge may issue a warrant for your arrest and require yoa to post bail to guarantee your appearance. Dated this 22nd day of December. 1998 Wihaa Am Pkari J ad re. Warns Springs Tribal Cuurt m ( "The VA;s goal is to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right place," and Dr. Thomas L. Garthwaite, VA's Acting Under Secretary for Health. "Forthe first time, we can offer a complete health-care package to veterans, a full range of services that include preventive carre, to promote, preserve and restore good health. Anywhere there us a VA medical presence,, in more than 1,000 locations, enrolled veterans will be able to access these services.". same for everyone.. The program's coordinator serves as program advisor, advocate, instructor, coordinator, analyst, monitor motivator and mentor for minority veterans issues. Program Goals 1 . Provide a common ground of support for minority veterans seeking assistance and utilization of VA medical services, benefits, and programs. 2. Recognize the unique needs of minority veterans and provide resources to meet these needs. 3. Reach out to minority veterans in creativity, Knowledgeably and respectfully. 4. Ensure that providers of services to minority veterans, including medical center staff, address the unique circumstances and needs of all veterans. Did You Know That... During wartime the total national statistics for Asian Pacific Islanders wee 186,367 (WWI-Vietnam). The highest number of Medal of Honor recipients are Hispanic-Americans. Lieutenant Everett Alvarez, Jr., was the first American and first Hispanic to become a prisoner of war, North Vietnam (1 964), for Happy 5th Birthday to my Haley Girl I love you very much! Love, Mom & Dad & Ezra Happy Birthday to "Nolan" Love auntie lima, Uncle Ace & cousin Ezra Happy Birthday Haley Girl! With love from, Auntie Sheilah, Sam, Drew & Nolan Happy Birthday to Haley Love Auntie Connie, Uncle Johnny & cousins Johnny Jr. & Callista Happy Birthay Nolan Love, Auntie Connie, Uncle Johnny & cousins Johnny Jr. & Callista Happy 3rd Birthday Nolan Dec. 29, With lots& lots of love. Mom, Sam & Drew To receive the quick and easy application from or more information about the VA's new comprehensive health-care benefits plan, veterans may call their nearest VA health-care facility or benefits office, visit the VA's Website on the Internet at www. va. gov or call the toll-free number, l-877-222-VETS(8387). Once theircligibility is verified, the VA will notify veterans of their enrollment, and they can begin receiving VA health care. The VA announced on September 22, that in fiscal year 1999, it will enroll all veterans who apply for care. The VA has launched an aggressive national education campaign to inform veterans about the new health benefits program. The VA will use the Internet, national radio and television public service announcements, brochures, and other materials and activities to maximize veterans' awareness of the program and to ensure that they understand their benefit as a result of health-care eligibility reform. eight and a half years. General Benjamin O.Davis was the first African-American general officer in the United States military (WWII). Navajos were called "code talkers." The use of the complex Navajo language confounded the Japanese The "code" was never broken (Marine Corps.) WWII) Where does the Minority Program receive its authority? The Minority Veterans Program is authorized as a component of Center for Minority Veterans which was established under P.L.. 103-446, November 2, 1994. The Center's goals are to promote the use of existing VA programs, benefits and services to meet the specific needs of Minority Veterans. For further information, please contact our Office: Minority Veterans Programs (IIX) 3710 SW U.S. Veterans Hospital Rd. Portland, OR 97207 1-800-921-1004 Ext.. 2903 Merry Christmas "Chocolate" from your buddy "Nawn" Happy Birthday Alan D. Warner Jan. 15th, from "Nawn" in Reno Happy Holidays to "Mom Eliza" & family. With love, from your son Reynolds Heyl LaDonna Rayel Merry Christmas From, R. Kelly Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to all my partners! Have a Good Onel From, Reynolds in Reno Happy Birthday to my sis "Itta" Jan. 3, Love Harry Happy Birthday Chet "Bug" VanPelt Dec. 22, From Reynolds
