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12 May 6, 1999 Warm Springs, Oregon Spilyay Tymoo Job openings- The following job opcnint!s us of May 3, arc currently being advertised by the Human Resources department. If interested cull Amelia at 553-3262. If you want job details call the contact person listed, SubstlluteTeMchiTAideiCCn;Sue Matters 553-3241 An hueoloHist Supervisor; Cultural Res.: Scott E. Slucmeke 553-32(5 Cultural Resource Technician; Cultural Res.; Scott E. Slucmeke 553 3265 Fisheries Technician I; Fish & Wildlife; Colleen Fugan 553-3233 Forestry crew member (seasonal); Fire Mgml.; Luther Clements 553-1 146 Lookouts (Facie, Sidwaltcr, Shitike, & Relief); Fire Mgmt.; Garrett Cooke 553-1146 Logistics Aide (2 positions); Fire MamiForcstry : Garrett Cooke 553-1 1 46 Pc Specialist; OIS; Lloyd Phillips 553-3275 Sergeant of Police; Police; Don Courtney 553-3272 Corrections Corporal; Police; Rob ert Whittcnburec 553-3273 Secrelary (HUD); Housing; Carolyn Johnson 553-3250 Engineer; Water & Waste Water; Herb Graybael 553-3246 DriverGuide trainee; Whiiehorsc rafting; BruccAngic Brunoe 553-1604 Seasonal cashier; KNT-Accounling; Scottic Miller; 553-1 1 12 Guest Service Representatives; KNT-Lodge Front DeskVillage gale; Work Experience WEDD, in it's efforts to be a better service, is increasing its available hours of service. Beginning May 1, 1999, we will be open for business at 7 a.m. and close our office at 7 p.m. Monday-Friday. Ourphone number is 553-3324. We promise you won't get a recording on the other end! We are putting the final touches on the summer work portion of the Youth Development Program. Verlcen has had a lot of contact with youth and the result is, Students have already been coming in for a couple months now, to get ready for summer work. Don't be left out-it's first come, first served, there are 394 tribal member youth between the ages of 14 17. Yes, it is a competitive to get a summer job. There is an estimated 40 to 50 other working-age Indian youth in the community who will be considering employment in the JTPA summer youth program. JTPA funds are federal funds which by regulation, are for any eligible Native American, Alaskan or Hawaiian youth who are economically disadvan taged (household income barriers). An article specific to WEDD summer youth work is planned to come out in the next Spilyay Tymoo. The tribal Work Development Pro gram is busy. We advertise available training that has been jointly agreed to by our program and employers. If you are seeking work experience training, watch for our advertisements. They ap pear on bright orange or pink paper and are posted at the store, post office, ad ministration building, community cen ter, and court building. We also help employers with recruitment for jobs they want applicants for. We help customers with job search assistance (resume de velopment, phone calls, and letter of reference). Present participants are: Yahteen Frank (foreman trainee), Roy Heath Jr. (seasonal crew member), Roland Kalama HI (housing maint. trainee), Linda Meanus (Office assis tant), Charlie Strom (new crew mem ber), Jacob Spino (new crew member), Marissa Kalama (WS teacher assistant), Other new trainees are: Clarice Bagley (Small Bus. Ctr), Leona Suppah (Com modities) and Sacheen Smith (Youth Dev. Program office). Apprentices are: Jocelyn Moses (nutrition), (carpenter apprentices): Vincent Simtustus, Ricky Smith and Joel Holliday. Auto mechanic apprentices: Willard Poitra and Davis Sohappy. Two youth worked through spring break. The WEDD Affordable Housing & Seeking candidates to fill vacancies The Tribal Council of the Confeder ated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reser vation would like to announce the fol lowing vacancy: Tribal Council Committee Boards Health & Welfare Committee: 1 positiori-serve as an advisory body to the Tribal Council in the development of health and welfare programs, funding and legislation. Assist with the Joint Venture Program with IHS. Liaison with othertribal programs dealing with Health issues. Term in office will be until re placed or reappointed 60 days after the next term of the Tribal Council. Miss Warm Springs Committee: 1 position-assist with planning, prepara tion and coordination of activities for the Miss Warm Springs Representative to attend for cultural, traditional and educational representation in behalf of the Tribe. Term in office will until re placed or reappointed 60 days after the next term of the Tribal Council. Warm Springs Local Housing Au thority: I position-aCommissionermay be a member or a nonmember of the Tribes, and may be a member or 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 Address City Subscription rates: $1 5.00 per year in the U.S. $25.00 per year outside the U.S. or 1 st Class in the U.S. An members of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs will receive the Spilyay Tymoo at no cost. Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Scottie Miller 553-1112 Cocktail server PI'; KNT; Scottic Miller 553-1 1 12 HostpersonsCashiers; KNT; Scot lie Miller 553-1 1 12 CashierClerk; KNT Gilt shops; Scottic Miller 553-1 1 12 Lifecuurd; ((NT-village pool; Scot tie Miller 553-1 1 12 (urdener(roundspersons; KNT; Scottic Miller 553-1 1 12 SecurityDispatch; KNT; Scottic Miller 553-1 1 12 Houseman; KNT-village housekeep ing; Scottic Miller 553-1 1 12 "Kah-Nee-Ta Resort seeks Culture & Heritage representatives I or 2 tribal members lo work as a Culture & Heri tage representative. This position will be on an "as needed" basis and will be paid on contract. Interested individuals should be well-versed in Tribal history, tribal traditions, local bcadwork, local events and be available to work week ends, holidays and evenings. Please sub mit Rcsucm lo: Carlos Smith; Assistant General Manager; Kah-Nee-Ta Resort; PO Box K; Warm Springs, OR 97761 Count team (I full-time); Indian Head Gaming; Georgianna George 553 6122 Slot Keyperson (I part-time); In dian Head Gaming; Georgianna George 553-6122 MmsmskM9-lSihQoWhirkl Social Studies Teacher; Spanish Teacher, Math Teacher, Home Arts Teacher and District Technology Direc Development Depatment update Development Program is doing great. We have built a total of twelve homes in the past 13 months and we've started homes 1 3 & 1 4. Some of the individu als who were selected for a Demo home are interested in WEDD building their new home. So there is no confusion, these individuals will need to secure their own land lease because the WEDD lease sites are strictly for the homes built with regular WEDD Affordable home project. Our carpenter apprentices, Joel, Ricky and Vincent continue to progress in their carpenter development. Ben Anderson, our housing development trainer, is doing a very fine job for the Tribe! Thank you very, very much Ben for your dedication and constant com mitment. The primary WEDD contacts for the WEDD Affordable Home Pro gram are Marcia Soliz and Ben Ander son. Home loans eligibility and home owner selection lies with tribal Credit Enterprise (Lori). WEDD is only re sponsible to build homes. Corey is fo cusing primarily on the JTPA operation with Melinda; helps with data develop ment and the apprenticeship area. We have developed and implemented a Special Work Project Crew which is currently doing tree planning, thanks to Bodie Shaw, Ron Peddock, and inspec tors team Victor Switzler and Tommy James. We now have a 100 Tribal Member crew. This is a real positive opportunity for WS tribal members. We sought out and recruited TMs who are at least 19 years of age. We achieved this 100 TM crew by doing personal re cruitment and working with the GA Pro gram. Thanks Marge Hyde, Ramona and Rhonda! Most WEDD staff members have been out on the project learning about it and working on the line. After this work project is complete, we have opportunity to do gopher trapping, thin ning and orchard work. Last year, we attended an ODOT meeting at Bend, where a commitment was made to give WEDD a contract for HWY 26 clean up and brush clearing along the reservation portion of the highway. We are hoping to make another beau tiful difference in the community when we get out there and roll up our sleeves to clean and enhance the community. We're asking YOU, as a community member, to come join us, when you see us out there. It's a worthy cause, its fun to work side by side with each other, it's healthy, you'll make a new friend, and in the end. ..your community looks and feels better! Part of being a healthy commu nonmember of the Tribal Council. Term of office shall be four years; Term end ing for the position shall be 013003. Each member of the Board shall hold office until his successor has been ap pointed and has qualified. The Board shall have authority to exercise, by ma jority vote of those present and voting, any and all powers delegated to the Au thority by this Housing Code or any amendments thereto, except as provided in WSTC 400.025 (b) (a) for the adop tion of obligation resolutions. If you are interested, please submit a RESUME and a LETTER OF INTER EST before May 7. 1999 to: Tribal Council office; Attention: Lynn Davis; PO Box 1 299; Warm Springs, OR 9776 1 LETTER OF INTEREST-Letter to Tribal Council stating you are interested in serving and state what committee you have an interest. Also information on background, such as educational back ground, work experience, training, etc. (Please make sure and submit with letter of interest, it is important). Note: Letter will be forwarded re questing authorization to do a back State tor. Interested persons should contact: Jefferson Co. Sch. dist, 509-J; 445 SE Huff St.; Madras, OR 97741; phone (541)475-6192) Madtai hmplvymtMjQJflct House Supervisor Rn; Registered Nurse; Spanish Teacher; Math Teacher; MetalsTech. Teacher; Alternative Ed. Teacher; Home Ec. Teacher; Special Ed, t eacner; social Mudies 1 eacher: 5th grade teacher; Special Ed. Teacher; special uu. Teacher; Speci Teacher; Special Ed. Teacher: El tary Teacher; Aerobics Instcoord: Snc cial Olympic coord.; Crime Victims Advocate; Computer Repair; Stock Clerk; Hardware sales clerk; Hardware sales clerk; Pharmacy clerk; Waiter Waitress; Cook; Temporary cook; Housekeeper; Certified Nurses aide; Window Repairer J; Drywall taper & nailer; CutterFinger jointer; Partime Production; Pipe changer & Rock pol isher all in Madras. Elementary teachers; Waitress Waiter; Line Cook; River Guide; Water Plant Engineer; & Driver in Warm Springs. WaiterWaitress & Cook Restaurant in Shaniko. Breakfast Cook in Culver. Group LifcCoordinator at Prineville. call (800) 375-2864 for applications. Journey electrician in Central Or egon. For more information call 475-2382. nity, is having a clean community to live in and show our pride. How our commu nity looks is a direct reflection to how we as a people feel. Our crews will be vis ible, so when you see us, stop by and join us, even if its a few minutes. Youth in the community have made it known over he past few years that they are concerned about the dirty community-come out and youth and help us too! We are planning to cut rails, posts and teepee poles for resale this year, as well as fundraising by doing yard work for a fee. We are in the planning process of a special project called 'The Young War rior" project, the intent is to focus on providing opportunity for young W.S. Tribal Member males to participate in building a strong sense of responsibility, discipline, achieve some educational learning through activities and class room teaching, intense physical fitness, intense worktraining development, cul turaltraditional enhancement and teamship. We are training Mr. Anthony Davis, a young veteran and aspiring young leader to help us plan and coordi nate this project. We are in the informa tion and resource gathering stage of plan ning and are making initial contacts to get the word out so we can build a "we" planning package to secure necessary resources and financial package through possible grants, partnerships and net working. This is anticipated to become an effort which will help our young men become aware of who they are and can be; be positive contributing citizens, while building self-confidence; and val ues that lead to staying out of trouble and becoming goal-oriented. It will take other services, individuals, and community citizens involvement, to produce a pack age which will gain funding and support to be a valuable resource in our commu nity. It will have to start small and grown over time. Some dept. have already re ceived an inquiry request for input, ideas, feedback etc. Contact Marcia, Anthony or Corey. We need and want help with this project. Marcia was out with her mother while she was in the hospital and subsequent funeral, and is back managing the WEDD dept. Corey was a big help during this time and did a pretty good job-thank you Corey. We have a new team member, Morris Holliday who is our new staff accountant. We want to welcome Morris and publicly acknowledge all the won derful work, services and humor. Thanks for joining the WEDD team. ground and credit check on all appli cants, make sure return address is noted and phone numbermessage phone. Court notice Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon Petitioner vs. Mary Govenor Respondant Case No. JV77.9999-0425; JV78-9999-0070 To: Mary Govenor: You are hereby notified: Thai the above ciled case(s), as filed in the Warm Springs Tribal Court, has been sched uled for (rialhearing at 3:00 p.m. on the 27th day of May. 1999. You arc hereby ordered: To be and appear at the Warm Springs Tribal Couri at the time and dale shown to defend against ihc charge(s). You may be represented by yourself, ; by an attorney, or by a spokesman, at your own expense. You may bring any documents you believe arc relevant u' this cause, and you may bring witnesses to testify on your behalf. You may request the Court to subpoena your wit-; ncsscs, however, you must submit your lis l of witnesses no ' later than two weeks prior to trial; failure to do so will nol be considered sufficieni reason to postpone the (rial. If you -have any questions, you should seek legal advice immcdi-? atcly. l If you fail to appear as so ordered, ihc tribal court may t enter a complaint for contempt of court and issue a warrant for your arrest. ; (NOTE: the juvenile must be present with you for ' hearing.) Dated at Warm Springs, on this 23rd day of April 1999. Lola Sohappy Chief Judge, Warm Springs Tribal Court JSP- I I a Ed. The Indian Warrior - The Veterans Corner Part IV-Chellenging The Hidden Enemy emcn. WIFrZZi Part IV of Challenging The Hidden Knemy: Steps Toward Recovery for the Veteran and Family: Recovery from PTSD involves several slops by which a veteran and family can begin to recover from the emotional wounds and take steps toward regaining a healthy, happy, and satisfying life together: Talk frankly and privately to a trusted healer or counselor who is sensitive to the understandable feelings of guilt or embarrassment, about emotional and physical stress. Learn about psychological stress and trauma, for example by reading or in a class. Books often recommended by Veterans and Families include: I Can't Get Over It: A Handbook for Trauma Survivors by Aphrodite Matsakis, New Harbinger Publications, 1992 Recovering From War by Patience Mason. Viking Penguin, 1990 A video program describing the Vietnam and post-Vietnam experience of American Indian Veterans is also available: "The Shadow of the Warrior" St. Louis Regional Learning Resources Service, Department of Veterans Affairs: 1986 ; Begin experimenting with small changes in your activities and lifestyle that give you a feeling of grater satisfaction, enjoyment, relaxation, and accomplishment in yourself and your relationships. Every Small step toward feeling more in control of your own destiny brings emotional renewal and genuine intimacy in relationships. Become involved with traditional teachers and healing ceremonies in your community. Rediscover traditions that have helped countless warriors return home, heal the wounds of war, and become a vital member of their families and community. Seek medical or mental health help from your nearest Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Center, Medical Center, Oupatient Clinic, or Veteran Benefits Office. Guidelines for productive and helpful discussion of stress and Apology given from the heart To the people of Warm Springs, I would like to say that I'm sorry for things that I've done to disgrace the tribes and my family. But mainly to my children and my husband, for that I may never see him again, since were very close to getting his papers. I'd also like to say to Vanessa Walker that I'm deeply sorry for you and children for it was my fault for put ting you at risk. All's I can do is ask for forgiveness. I now know that sell- Patricia F, Schuster, 55 years sent to be with her Creator on Fri day, April 2, 1999 at the Provi dence Toppenish Hospital. ; Ms. Schuster was born to par ent, Archie and Juanita (Dick) Mitchell in Portland, OR on Feb ruary 13, 1944. She was a member of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. She married Alvin Schuster in Granger on August 8, 1965. Patricia was a cook at the Longhouses and Shaker Church and helped out wherever she was needed. She enjoyed beadwork, digging roots, picking huckleber ries and chockberries, sewing and playing bingo. Ms. Schuster had a big heart and enjoyed taking care of chil trauma: A. Each person has a different point of view that should be stated honestly and respected, not criticized or rejected. B. Stress und trauma affect everyone in a family or close relationship, so everyone needs to both help and be helped. C. Listen carefully to learn, provide moral support, and find solutions rather than blaming or finding fault. D. Tell what's most important to you, not what you think you are "supposed to say" to be polite or to attract sympathy. 1:. Take each person's feedback seriously wc all see our own stress reactions less clearly than other people see them. F. If talking seems to make things worse, or just doesn't help, find a helper such as a counscler, elder, or a spiritual advisor. Help is available for American Indian Vietnam veterans suffering from PTSD With the publication of the Matsunaga Study's findings in June 1997, medical and mental health clinicians at all Department of Veterans Affairs Vet Centers, Medical Centers, and Outpatient Clinics are more aware than ever that American Indian veterans who experienced trauma in Vietnam may need help with PTSD. Vet Center counselors often provide outreach services right in the community (as well as to prisons and schools) to help veterans who are reluctant or unable to come to a VA hospital. VA clinicians and counselors know how to privately and sensitively help veterans to recover from health or family problems that are the hidden result of PTSD. If you have never sought or received care from a DVA hospital or clinic, here are practical steps any veteran can take today to enroll in DVA medical care: 1. Call the VA Benefits Office near you and ask for an initial appointment to discuss how to file an application for healthcare eligibility or financial benefits from VA. This toll-free number can also help you locate the other services listed below: 1-800-827-1000 2. Call the Vet Center nearest you and ask for an intake appointment to discuss with a counselor any health, stress, or mental health concerns that you suspect are due to Vietnam military service or to service in the military in any other war zone before or since Vietnam. Consult your local telephone directory under United States Government, Veterans Affairs, or call 1-202-273-8967 3. Call a VA medical center or outpatient clinic near you and ask for an intake appointment for a thorough health check. 4. If you would like more information on programs and services for veterans, consult the Department of Veterans Affairs home page on the Internet. Visit your local library if vou do not have access to the Internet ing weed wasn't right. And making others suffer for what I thought was a 20od idea for money. Which was for my benefit. I'd like to thank my mother for the support in watching my children and standing by me, when I'm going through the hardest part of my life. And I'd also like to thank the others that have come to visit and bring items for me. Thanks from the heart, Sandra (Johnson) Perez Perez w ..." Howlak Tichum Patricia R. (Mitchell) Schuster dren. She raised (or helped raise) 4 1 children during her lifetime, she as adopted into the Yemowat family because of her deeds and working with the families. Preceding her in death are her parents; stepfather Fred Johnson Sr., sister Margaret; brothers Jeff Mitchell, Jimmy Johnson, Pierson and Art Mitchell. Survivors include her husband Alvin Schuster of Wapato; daugh ters Allison Schuster of Warm Springs, Harriet Schuster of Wapato, WA and Debra Mitchell of Philadel phia; sons Abraham Schuster and Benjamin Hintsala both of Warm Springs, Allen and Joe Mitchell of Seattle and Watkins Johnson of Wapato, WA; sisters Aletha Wolfe and Rose Barnick both of Wapato, tit home. The Internet address is: http:www.va.gov 5. Make an appointment to speak with a Service Officer from a Veterans Service Organization such as: Am Vets American Legion Disabled American Veterans Paralyzed Veterans of America Military Order of the Purple Heart Veterans of Foreign Wars For assistance in establishing eligibility for VA medical care or help in receiving VA financial benefits. Every VA hospital and clinic has a PTSD specialist who is familiar with readjustment problems that can be caused by war trauma, and who can provide you with a thorough evaluation and recommendations for treatment. PTSD treatment may involve: Educational Classes for veterans and for families about trauma, PSTD, and recovery. Educational and support groups for dealing with anger, depression, anxiety, and stress. Special supportive therapy and socialization groups for American Indian veterans. Special therapy groups for veterans with PTSD from war or other military trauma. one-to-one therapy and supportive guidance. Evaluation to determine if medication would be beneficial and acceptable to the veteran. Counseling and education to assist in coping with the stress of chronic medical problems. Evaluation and treatment for alcohol abuse or dependence "Oh Grandfather, there is one war left that is raging, worse than all the wars 1 have survived. " "Oh Grandfather, I need guidance, patience, understanding as this final war rages within me. " N "Oh Grandfather, help me overcome this turmoil within my heart and mind, bring peace to my mind, end these feelings of hatred, of hurt, of death, of revenge, and replace them with love, compassion, and caring for my people. So 1 can live the rest of my life in peace. " The design of this logo was created to represent the contributions of American Indian Veterans (the eagle feathers), American of Japanese Ancestry veterans (the Japanses character meaning to overcome"), and Native Hawaiian veterans (the hibiscus flower). Ther fire burning below a representation of the map of Vietnam reflects the trauma that many of these veterans experienced and tha healing they seek. A Dream by Anthony Davis Jr. A Dream starts with aThought. A Thought is a Picture. A Picture is a Plan. A Plan is a Process. A Process is the Building Tools. The Building Tools is the Imple mentation. Implementation is Construcion. Constructing is Appling Yourself. Applying yourself means Getting It Done. DOING IT MEANS YOU'RE NOT A DREAMER. Sara Lee Mitchell and Eva Heath of Warm Springs; brothers Frank Mitchell, Fred Johnson Jr., Tommy Kalama, Patrick and Jameson Mitchell all of Warm Springs; grandchildren Jasper and Margaret Switzler of Warm Springs, Lillian, Lois and Noah Satus Schuster of Wapato, Travis George Lewis and Bertha Iness of Wapato, and Sarah Lee and Cane Hintsala both of Browning, MT. Dressing services were held at 9 a.m. Monday, April 5, 1999 at the Merrit Funeral Home. She was then moved to the family home for one seven of Washat Service. After the service she was transported to the Warm Springs Agency Longhouse. Burial was sunrise Tuesday, April 6, 1 999 at the Dry Creek Cemetery. i
