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E Coosh EEWA: The wy it is P3ge 4 Spilyay Tymoo March 18, 2004 Letters to the Editor S-T declines nomination Dear Agency District Voters and Tribal Members, I am both honored and humbled to have been nomi nated to run for election to the Tribal Council. However, after much soul-searching, I feel that I must decline the nomination for the reasons outlined below. First, I firmly believe that a Secretary-Treasurer should not be appointed from the elected Tribal Council membership. Al though technically allowed, such an appointment nowadays can create conflicts among the Tribal Council members themselves. Further, the principal role of the Tribal Council is to set overall policy and legislative direction for the Tribes. The principal roles of the Secretary-Treasurer are to implement Tribal Council policies and directives while pro tecting Tribal assets. Combining these roles will upset the "policy making vs. policy implementa tion" balance outlined in the Tribal Constitution and Manage ment Plan. Second, I have been privi leged to serve in the capacity of Secretary-Treasurer for both the 21" and 22nd Tribal Councils. Working together we have re fined tribal priorities based on the "People's Plan," completed major projects like Pelton and implemented a long-range finan cial plan to ease the impact of the unexpected downturn in the lumber, power and stock mar kets while laying the foundation for future economic growth. As the tribes' affairs expand in scope and complexity, the Tribal Coun cil needs, more thanever, highly capable' and experienced execu tive and policy staff. My knowl edge, skills and experience have fully prepared me for the role of managing the tribes' business and financial affairs. At this time, I can best serve the tribes in the role of secretary-treasurer rather than as a Tribal Council representative. Third, several initiatives are underway that could dramatically improve the tribes' financial out look in the next few years. In order to take advantage of these opportunities, the Tribal Coun cil must be able to rely on highly professional executives and staff with a reputation for fairness, integrity, sound judgment and honesty. The secretary-treasurer is a key member of the tribes' business negotiating teams at which vital tribal interests are at stake. The recent practice of changing tribal executive offic ers every few years is counter productive and is viewed as a sign of instability by the outside worlds of business and politics. Leadership, compassion, in tegrity, honesty, ethics, judgment and experience are qualities that tribal members should expect of their elected Tribal Council rep resentatives as well as their appointed executive officers. Our family has a long tradition of dedicated service to the Tribes, including my grandfa ther, father and uncles. I have labored to continue in that tra dition. Previous secretary-treasurers have set a very high stan dard. I pledge to maintain those standards. Sincerely, Charles V. Jackson. March 15, 2004. the Family Resource Center. Two of the organizers, June Smith and Julie Quaid, had pre vious engagements and were not able to attend the event. All of the pre-event planning had been completed and the event was ready to get underway on Wednesday afternoon. How ever, during the event there may have been some confusion and miscommunication between the organizers and attendees. Thus, we arc writing this letter to thank all of the attendees for partici pating and extend a sincere apol ogy for any misunderstandings that may have occurred. It is our hope that all of those who par ticipated in the event felt wel come and enjoyed the experi ence. If there are any Early I lead Start families who did not receive clothes please contact June Smith at 553-3438. Unfor tunately, the only clothes avail able are for children between the ages of 3 and 12 months. Fur ther, if there are any comments, feedback, or questions please contact the Warm Springs Com munity Action Team at 553 3148 or June Smith at 553 3438. Finally, Julie Quaid, June Smith, and the Community Ac tion Team are putting together a collection of pictures from the occasion that we would like to deliver to the families who at tended the event. Pictures will be available for viewing at the Early Head Start office and please contact us if you are in terested in receiving the collec tion or specific pictures. Thank you, Julie Quaid and June Smith, Shawnele Surplus and Siobhan Cooper at the Warm Springs Community Action .Team. ' " Clothes donated On March 3, 2004, the Warm Springs Early I lead Start Program, Central Oregon Boys & Girls Club, and a few Warm Springs residents organized an event to distribute clothes that had been donated by the Carter Clothing Company. The event was scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Early Head Start classroom at Housing On March 2, 2004, at the Seekseequa meeting, a speech was given about the recent re moval of J lousing commission ers. I believe this speech was slanderous. The commission had to put up with high management and the voting majority Tribal Coun cil interference. They kept send ing orders to correct problems that they caused and are con tinuing to cause. When we did, they stepped in stopping us, and continuing this farce. We had to correct disasters dating back 20 years. Problems caused by a couple of their buddies. The commissioners were kept in the dark on a lot of things, like the Bear Drive pro gram, with false reports from people supposedly in charge. Twenty-five families lost out on homes on this project. This af ter management formed a new Construction Board and ran the project into the ground. We found out HUD wanted an ac counting of the lost money on this project. We were again left in the dark because this little majority were trying to defend "the tribes," most likely them selves. Who knows what they said. Probably placing blame on others and lying. Two council men found out and tried to get this on the Council agenda. But this little majority refuses to dis cuss this little "minor misuse of funds," as one of the former Construction Board members called it. Plans for more apartments and homes were trashed, behind the commission's back. They let our housing shortage get worse because of their own greed. Keeping their good little buddies employed is more important than low income Indian needs. They must all live by their own little motto. We were continually hearing one of them saying, "That's gxxl enough for Indi ans," whenever something was done below the lowest of low standards. ' Worst of all, this Council sat on complaints about work or ders not being done. Some re quests were dating back years. We're talking major repairs such as broken down furnaces, bro ken windows, frozen water lines, backed up sewers, bathroom floors rotting out. What's sick is knowing about and withholding this information from the com mission. Sicker still is letting tribal members suffer and de faming people, just to gain con trol of money that was intended for low income families. We don't know how many winters people had to freeze or live with boarded up windows, because we kept getting false reports that everything, even things found out and ordered fixed, were supposedly just re paired, Housing and Council knew. While playing their greedy games and trying to get control over Housing money, they were actually endangering the lives and health of all these tenants. We're talking about senior citi zens and kids, who they all claim to love and honor to newspa pers. Through all this back stab bing, threats, being lied to and lied about and being used as political pawns for money, this crew hung together, trying to do what they were appointed to do. Most of all this commission were the only ones who didn't forget the tenants. I wish all the tribal members could have worked with them and seen the guts they've shown to do this job .right,, against, everything that was thrown at them. They do not deserve to be slandered by people that "are causing" the problems themselves. Randy Smith, Edna (Teeter) Gonzalez, Jack Quinn and my self would be willing to explain and tell each and every one what really went on. Victor Moses. Appreciation We would like to thank ev eryone who helped with our son Perry Kalama Jr.'s illness and funeral. When we did the obitu ary, some people were left out. That was an oversight and not intentional. He had an aunt that is a half sister to his mother Colleen Tufti. He thought a lot of her and her family. This would be Marissa and Rick Stradley and their daughter Trisha Stradley. And also omit ted was a couple he considered as his grandparents as well, and that would be Ella and George Aguilar Sr. Thank you LouAnn Squally for the smoked salmon, Leonard, Chief, Aaron (and boys) Squally for attending along with Annie ; nd Bob Thomas, Allie and the rest of relatives from Nisqually. Rose Mitchell and Daisy Ike for making his buckskin outfit, Larry Dick for the tulee mats, Neda Wesley, Thelma and Curtiss Dickson for helping with money and clothes. The police department for the escort, Ellen Thompson for guidance along with Bernice Mitchell and Hilda Culpus. Also for their giveaway materials, without them it wouldn't have happened. His children for dancing, the drummers, gravediggers and pallbearers. Easton for his beautiful words, prayers and loan of the pickup to transport him. LT for loving him and taking care of him, Dr. Locker and the nurses at Mt. View Hospital, thank you very much. If there is anyone we forgot to mention, please don't be of fended. It is hard to think of everyone when the grief is still fresh. But may God bless and keep everyone of you. Sincerely, Tina and Easton Aguilar, Aaron Squally and boys, and the Pink Palace resi dents. ECE This letter is for those who are saying or writing negative things about the Early Child hood Education Center. I think people have forgotten what their purpose is at ECE. Not every one, but a few. Everything has become po litical. They say not so, but it has. Those children in that school are supposed to be the reason you are there, not for political gain or maybe you were just misinformed. When you say something negative about that school or other staff - you have forgot ten those kids. If you really, sin cerely care about those kids, you would be there for them no matter what. What goes on "up in front" should not affect your children. When I say "your children," I mean your children that you take care of everyday in those classrooms. They are your chil dren while they are there. I have a suggestion. I think you should read the parent handbook for ECE that shows the mission statement and goals. Remind yourselves why you are there. As a parent who has chil dren at ECE, I expect a lot from you as teachers. You are a place where your children learn more and grow. These kids look up to you also - not just us as parents. , ,, , .1 have had the, ,gopd fortune to have very caring teachers for my children who sincerely care about my children when they are there. They treat them with respect as well as the parents. I want to thank those teachers who chose to be there for the kids when no other teachers were willing to be at school for the kids. As for the situation in upper management and your concerns with that, I suggest you ask the right people the right questions before you start judging and ac cusing others. Sincerely, con cerned parent and community member, Monica Leonard. Journey poem I'm Justine and I used to hate being clean. I used to love get ting drunk, but that's when I was a stupid punk. I used to enjoy getting high, but that's when all I ever wanted was to die. Although at times I still feene, but I still try hard to stay clean. A couple of times I almost came to the point where I al most died, and once I thought of it, I wouldn't mind. But on second thought my family actu ally cares for me, but at that time I just couldn't see. And every little while I wanted to blaze up, but now it's time to stop and get around to see what's up. And at some points I thought I would do anything to get my drugs, and sometimes I would go and smoke with home-girls who look like thugs. But that's all over now but to get fully off I can't figure out how. So now I'm through with all those using days, and I'll get an education my own simple ways and live a good life, cause drinking and smoking losing my time. I'll forget about my messed up past, and experience the new sober life before it passes by fast. Cause I know I already experienced the way them ad dicts are, and I realized I didn't want to be like them anvmore. Marriage God has led two lives to take one path. To walk side by side, hand in hand, forever. Sybil Queahpama and Raymond R. Smartlowit request the honor of your presence at their marriage on March 20, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the White Swan Independent Shaker Church, dinner will follow. Cadet life Hello, Springs. Some of you may know mc, but most of you don't. I'm Robert Charles I leath Jr., son to Robert Lee 1 leath and Shari Rochellc Macy, grandson to Delvis and Shirley Heath and Charlie and Nancy Tailfeathers. I am attending the National Guard Oregon Youth Challenge Program. It's an alternate, mili tary style high school for 16-18 year old high school dropouts. I am 1 8 years old and will be turning 19 three days before graduation. I am adjusting to the. program very well. They made me a cadet platoon leader. I am liking the benefits it provides. I've been here for almost eight weeks now and I'm enjoy ing the physical training and aca demics are going pretty well for me. With a lot of motivation and a open mind, I have a chance to graduate with a high school diploma. But being in a closed environment becomes very stressful, especially being a pla toon leader and getting on to the same few everyday, because of little stuff like talking in forma tion, not staying in step while marching, fingers not curled, back not straight, and its my job to fix them or I'll get fixed. What really disappoints me is there are not many young Springers who are willing to take this challenge. There's a few who I came to respect, cause they're taking the challenge with me, and the past cadets, you have my respect. You've taken the challenge and successfully fin ished. But if you are striving to better yourself mentally and physically to top standards, this place will do it to you. Please don't take this the wrong way. I respect all you Native people nationwide, you are respected for your heart and pride. I am living in this white way at the moment, stressful, lonely and boring at times. Please, I wish to hear from some Nativesl Questions, concerns or any kind of topic, let me realize Native people will support Native people in needed times. Cadet Heath, Platoon 2 O.Y.C.P. 23861 Dodds Road, Bend, OR 97701. Thank you Bob and Lowell Quinn got into a car accident on Wednes day, March 3, and Bob is at St. Charles Medical 1 lospital. Joyce Quinn and extended family would like to thank the police department, fire and safety, ambulance crew, IHS and con cerned tribal members who helped Quinn family with this crisis. Thank You. Keep Us In Your Prayers. Joyce Quinn Family. Casino name The gaming expansion group would like to thank those tribal members who submitted their suggested names for the pro posed Gorge casino. Many vi able names were received and have now been turned over to the board of directors for re view. The winning name will be selected within the next month or two. Thank you again for your input. Luck to moms At the end of this month the Chlorhexidine Project will have been in progress for about a year. This year I will be having a drawing for all the moms who have completed the first' phase of the program. The drawing will be for two $500 cash awards, so I am wishing luck to all the moms who have partici pated. Thank you, Lila Martinez, health technician. Please write to the Spilyay at P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, 97761, or drop by the office. E-mail may be sent to: spilyaytymoowstribes.org. Play supports families I'd just like to thank Angeline Blackwolfe for being, in my opinion, a totally dedi cated and professional em ployee. Being the receptionist for Spilyay Tymoo, she cov ered our story as she was the only one available. We recently held auditions for our play "understanding." It is a play written by Alaska Natives, as an educational tool for Native Americans. It tells a story by people who have lost family members to cancer and also stories by people who have had cancer. This play is going to be taped on radio for distribution nationwide to Indian Country, two live performances and will also be filmed by the Round About Pictures of Bend, Or egon. Congratulations to Ken 'Man' Miller, Anita Davis and Duncan Brunoe for getting 1:1 si I Angle BlackwoNSpilyay Anita Davis auditions. parts in the play. Also selected was Maxine Brings Him Back Janis, Sioux from South Da kota. Filming the auditions for the film was Suzie Slockish of the Culture and Heritage De partment. I appreciate her fill ing in at the last minute. It's nice to know we still have a ' few employees who are will ing to help us with our projects, above and beyond their duties. Thank you so much, Winona Spilyay Tymoo CCoyote News, Est. 1976) Publisher Emeritus: Sid Milier Editor: Dave McMechan Management Successor: Selena T. Boise Advertising Manager: Sam Howard Receptionist: Angie Blackwolf Media Advisor Bill Rhoades Spilyay Tymoo is published bi-weekly by the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Our offices are located in the white house at 1100 Wasco Street. Any written materials submitted to Spilyay Tymoo should be addressed to: Spilyay Tymoo, P.O. Box 870, Warm Springs, OR 97761. Phone: (541) 553-1644 or 553-3274. FAX No. (541) 553-3539. E-Mail: spilyaytymoowstribes.org. 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