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Pqge 12 Spilyqy Tyrooo, Wqrrn Springs, Oregon Pecember 23, 2004 r Howlak Edward Charles I lenry Jr. passed away on December 16. lie was 47 years old. . Mr. Henry was born on April 28, 1957 at The Dalles, to parents Edward Henry and Priscilla Pinkham. He was a life-long resident of Warm Springs, and was employed by the tribes as a janitor. 1 Ie is survived by his chil dren Bruce Howtopat, Danica Greene, Derek Greene, Joe Greene, Gatherings help with diabetes The DialysisDiabetes Pre- Community Education by vention Group hosts a gath ering at the Senior Center Dec. 29 at 5:30 p.m. A potluck with ham and trimmings is scheduled. The education is on depres sion. For more information, call 'Lucille at 553-3313. Know your rights dealing with creditors By Shawncle Surplus Community Advocate Tis the season if you're like many Americans, as much as it is the season for family, friends and festivities, it is the season for adding to your debt load. In fact, all year long (not just dur ing the holidays) the average American family spends $1.22 for every dollar he or she earns. Of course, it's impossible to spend more than you earn -unless you borrow in order to spend it. And boy do Americans borrow. In 2002, in fact, the average American household owed $8,000 in credit cards. College students are just as bad. They carry an average of three credit cards with a total debt of over $8,000. At an annual in Center: open, self funding in 2 years (Continued from page 1) "Once we have a meeting with everybody, we'll take a look and have an idea of the time frame," he said. As those houses become va cant, Clements said the next step would be to appeal to Tribal Council to allow those houses to be demolished and converted into retail units. He said part of the process would include in volving consultants from Bend and Redmond. 1997 Ford Escort wagon, low miles $2,998 1995 Ford F150 pickup, long bed, 6-cyl., 5-sp $2,498 1997 Ford Aerostar Van, AWD, many options $4,998 1997 Olds Cutless Supreme, loaded, nice car. $2,498 1994 Ford F250 Pickup, V8, automatic $3,998 1975 GMC 34 ton 4x4, 396 V8, 4-speed $2,998 May. the joy of l I win wpuyuy yiuw ad department Sam Howard, Tichum Edwardene Henry, Lillitz I lenry and DeShawn Smith, all pf Warm Springs; broth ers Joel Henry of Maupin, Jay Henry of Warm Springs, and Michael Henry of Lapwai; and sisters Jana and Jena Henry of Lapwai, and Sarah Harrison of Tri Cities, Wash. A dressing ceremony was held on Saturday, Dec. 18 at the Agency Longhouse. Burial was at the Red Bear Cemetery in Lapwai. Katie Johnson, Pharm D., pharmacy resident, presents New Updates with Diabetes Care and Treatment. The dis cussion is Jan. 12 from 12 to 1 p.m. For more information, call Jennie at 553-2478. terest rate of 16 percent, pay ing the minimum payment would take over 27 years to pay off. So, now that you may already be in too deep, what can you do to dig out from under that fi nancial mess and start increas ing your assets, rather than de pleting your pocketbook? First, know your credit rights Before you ever sign on the proverbial dotted line - or charge on your card - you have the right to be given the accu rate information you need to make wise choices and to be protected from fraudulent ad vertising, mislabeling, and mis representation. After you've made your pur- "We'll want their involve ment in seeing how to develop that side of the street," he said. The telecommunications cen ter will be built with some of the $695,832 granted to the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, part of a $8.2 million Rural Utilities Service grant awarded to 13 Native American and Native Alaskan communi ties. According to the provisos of the grant, the center must be open and self-funding in two years. Christmas be Selena Boise II VI rr Dave McMecharvSpityay OSU Extension 4-H teacher Danita Macy conducts a holiday cooking lesson with Geny Macy and Dorinda Weldon. Later they read the book Green Eggs and Ham. chase and may be in a little over your head, the law determines how a creditor may try to col lect a debt, whether by letter or phone call. Unlawful debt col lection practices would include the use of obscene or abusive language. The creditor cannot call your employer about the debt or call you at your place of work if you have notified the creditor not to. The creditor may call you at work only after he or she has in good faith, but unsuccessfully, tried calling you at home during the day or be tween 6 a.m. and 9 p.m. A creditor can write to you at work only if your home ad dress is not available. In either case, the creditor may contact you at work only once a week. According to federal law, you may prevent a collection agency from calling or writing to you by notifying the agency in writ ing that you want to stop all fur ther communication with them. You should keep copies of any such communication. (This ar ticle will continue in the next Spilaj.) The next deadline to submit items for publication in the Spilyay is Thurs day, Dec. 30. Buy '6 Anything of value: Jewelry, guns, Old West items. Beaded items, bags, powwow regalia, cornhusk. 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Topics covered include de ciding on higher education, choosing a college, picking a I Vsr .,..y; Vs-.:; ..-'s New Years Eve This event is for high school school students only. There will be pizza and pop, bowling and a movie, all to ring in the new year. This is a Drug Free Com munities project. For more information, call Angie Madden at 475-0301. college transition major and advisor, identifying funding options, completing your application, academic re sources and support services, and many many other topics. OSU Extension's Emilee Hugie will present a cooking for college course including a cook book for each participant Jan. 27. The classes begin at 3 p.m. and end at 5 p.m. Please call or e-mail to regis ter so the branch may know how many to plan for. This program is free to the Warm Springs Community. i t U7 i