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P3je 14 Sisters: pursuing their separate dreams (Continued from page 1) "I expect every single person to go out and give the 130 per cent that I give during every game. If you're not working your butt off, you're going to know that I know you're not working you're butt off," she she says with a smile on her face and a steady gleam in her eye. The youngest sister, Halona, is the kind one. But don't think for a moment that this tallest of the sisters is a pushover. She has a wrestling move called "The Longbone" that remains unbeaten by her older sisters to this day. Halona just likes people. Although she hasn't had the Child welfare (Continued from page 1) Jackson and Fuentes said that deep budget problems fac ing the tribes will make signifi cant changes in social service programs difficult. Recent tribal budget documents put next year's revenue estimates at $24.5 million, or about one third lower than a decade ago. The tribes' revenue has fallen sharply in recent years Club: also need for teen center (Continued from page 1) At the same time, he said, there is a need for a program devoted to activities for older youth. Toward this end, said Rodgers, the plan eventually is to develop a teen center at the Apologies This note of apology is to officer Stout and Terri Conner. I would like to say that is a sincere apology, and if it does mean anything, I am taking care of myself so that my actions in April, while in toxicated and driving will not happen again. I understand the seriousness and danger we all were in. Please accept my apology, sincerely, Merris Wallulatum, Jr. To the community, I am sorry for my actions back in October. S.J.H. To the community of Warm Springs and the Fire Management, I, Wesley Smith am writing this letter of apol ogy for my actions during the Wkrm Springs M&rkGt -1 Indi&tx Arts &nd Crafa 7 2132 Warm Springs S(- Whrm Springs, 08 $?T6l f$41J5$3-15$r V' ' A..'' exposure yet to figure out ex actly how that's going to apply to her interest, she's working on it. So far medicine seem to be on top - pediatrician or neo natal nurse. When she looks at people, she sees their potential. "I like babies. When you see how small their hands are and how small their feet are," she says. "It's cool to be the first one to see this baby before they grow up to be a pop star or someone everybody knows." She stands back and quiedy watches people. She sees their needs, and they know she's there for them. "I'm a merciful person. I as timber sales have dropped off. Jackson said budget cuts to the two federal agencies that help support programs, the Indian Health Service and the Bureau of Indian Affairs, also have meant fewer services on the reservation. Any final decisions about reforms must be made by the Tribal Council. Community Center. "The big question mark is how to fund the teen center," he said. "This would be an op portunity for us to do something for that age group. It'll be a chal lenge." month of June. I took some thing that wasn't mine and I was raised better than that, for this reason I am sorry. Wesley Smith. To the Warm Springs tribes: I am writing a letter to apologize to everyone for an incident that happened that I caused. I was driving while I was intoxicated with alcohol. For that I apologize to myself and Warm Springs. Thank you. A.C. This is an apology to Terry Saludo, I'm sorry for assault ing you back in October, it was wrong of me to think I could get answers from you, Shirley Hoptowit. mm in l i LB 28 NE Plum Madras, OR 97741 (541) 475-3834 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon can't really stay mad at some one. I figure out what's wrong and I fix it," she says. "If someone's sad, I find a way to make them smile." She goes on, "If someone is making fun of someone else, that means there's a problem with themselves. They're trying to build themselves up because they can't find anything that they're good at, so they have to push another person down to build themselves up. If I see someone doing that, I try to fig ure out their needs and build them up positively rather than negatively." She admits it doesn't always work. But that doesn't mean Group helps at If enough people are inter ested, it will happen. But what it is? And who should know about this opportunity? 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Besides, if her positive reinforcement doesn't work, she always has a Plan B: The Longbone. Who knows when she's going to whip out her famous patented wres tling move Three different sisters. Each a good kid. Together, but each going in a different direction, pursuing her own unique dream. "We've learned to build off each other's strengths," says Aiyana. When these sisters do that, they do what they all do best: "Just being a sister and being there for them," Kalliah says. "Somebody right there with them." public speaking sional reasons, this opportunity is worth looking into. Toastmasters, is a place to learn how to talk in front of others comfortably and profes sionally. The cost? Minimal -only about a dollar per week. And for this members get a training manual, a monthly magazine, an assigned mentor and more. Keith Clinton, Toastmasters International Area Governor for Central Oregon, is at this time assessing interest in a local club. 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