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About Spilyay tymoo. (Warm Springs, Or.) 1976-current | View Entire Issue (April 23, 2009)
Justice Team, Council seek input on proposed changes to tribal code The tribal Justice Team has presented the proposed amend m ents to the Warm Springs Tribal Council for consider ation. The Tribal Council and the Justice Team now seek input from the community on these proposals. T he p u rp o se o f these amendm ents is to apply the T ribal C ouncil’s directives against trafficking, manufactur ing, and use o f illegal drugs, as well as for ensuring that Warm April 23, 2 0 0 9 Spilyay Tymoo, Warm Springs, Oregon Pdge 6 Springs is a safe place to live and raise a family. Meetings in each o f the three districts has scheduled to discuss the proposed amendments. The Agency District meeting, at first scheduled for Tuesday of this week, is being rescheduled. The Simnasho District meet ing is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on T hursday, A pril 30 at the Simnasho Longhouse. T he Seekseequa D istrict meeting is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6 at the Spirit Warrior gathering at HeHe T hese p ro p o se d am en d m ents affect C hapter 305— Crimes, and Chapter 307-Liquor Violations o f the Warm Springs Tribal Code. The Rules o f Court wiE also be am ended to provide en hanced penalties for serious crimes. Seekseequa Fire Hall. Comments can also be tpade in writing. Please send written comments to Warm Springs Jus tice Team, PO Box 850, Warm Springs, OR 97761. O r bring them to the W arm Springs Tribal Court. W ritten comments will be accepted through May 29. All com m ents will be re viewed and suggested changes to the proposed amendments will be presented to the Tribal Council in June 2009. The Spirit Warrior gather ing will be W ednesday through Sunday, April 29- May 3 at the H eH e Longhouse. Everyone is wel come. The theme of the annual gathering is Veterans-Family- HeaEng. Weekend activities include healing ceremonies, speakers, talking circles, elders’ wis dom , m en’s sweat lodge, women’s sweat lodge, free massage and heaEng treat ments, fun and games. F or in fo rm atio n call Larson Kalama at (541) 553- 3093; or Leminnie Smith at 553-3331 (w). N o fees are charged. Contributions are greatly appreciated. N o cam ping allow ed before noon on April 29 or after 5 p.m. on May 3. This is a drug- and alcohol-free event. RJB» D e s k m CCB 86976 & Construction Lab employee recognized for accomplishment Betty Hewson, laboratory em ployee at th e W arm Springs Health and Wellness Center, received the Beckman . Coulter Key Operator Award. Hewson has been certified as a key operator for the ac cess 2 immunoassay machine that processes laboratory tests for the Health and Wellness Center. Tests sucfi as thyroid func tion, cardiac enzymes, hor m ones, quantitative p reg nancy tests, and pro state screening tests are run on this vital piece of equipment. Hewson had to complete numerous criteria while in ini tial training in 2007. She stayed voluntarily after class each day, completing up to five compEcated repair mod ules to test her proficiency on the equipment. She then needed to meet the final criteria o f being able Betty Hewson with award. to communicate with Beckman Coulter technical support staff and the field engineers during a major instrument failure to re pair the problem. She accom plished this in January o f 2008, during the win ter weather season, much to the deEght o f the engineers who did not need to travel in the winter weather. T hrough achieving this credential, Hewson not only helps the Warm Springs clinic by keeping one o f their im portant laboratory machines from going down for any length o f time, but she also helps Beckman Coulter staff from having to travel. T he B eckm an C oulter company takes pride in their key operators, and awards them a personal plaque and an emerald embossed brass lapel pin. Additionally, H ew son’s name will appear on a name plate that is displayed on their “key operator” achievement waU in Brea, CaEfornia, as an inspiration to others that at tend training on the Beckman Coulter Laboratory machines. REMODEL YOUR HOME ADD A ROOM FIX THAT BATHROOM or KITCHEN ■ New Home Construction ■ Carpet ■ Tile ■ Wood Floors ■ Cabinets ■ Countertops ■ Window Coverings FREE ESTIMATES & CONSULTATION 541-546-9008; cell 503-806-4830 Maurice Langsev Births Harlan Daniel Waheneka Jr. Harlan Emery Waheneka Sr. and MelEssa DanieEe Waheneka o f Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth of their son Harlan Daniel Waheneka Jr., born on April 3, 2009. H arlan joins b ro th e rs D evontre James and Redsky Grant, and sister Tyra Kay Ann. Grandparents on the father’s side are IEona LilEe and the late Dolan Waheneka Sr. o f Warm Springs. G ran d p aren ts on the mother’s side are Debbie T h om pson and the late Daniel Kibby o f Warm Springs and CaEfornia. Juan Marco Vega III Juan Vega and Charnelle Danzuka o f Culver are pleased to announce the birth o f their son Juan Marco Vega III, born on April 3, 2009. Grandparents on the father’s side are Abigail and Juan Vega o f Culver. Grandparent on the mother’s side are K athy D anzuka o f Warm Springs. Narcotics Anonymous meetings at the Family Resource Center Conference Room Thursdays: 6-7:30 p.m. Fridays: 11:55 a.m. to 12:55 p.m. Contact Dorothy for information, 460-0963 Adae Earontay Enick A ndrew W ainanw it and Bobbi GEbert o f Warm Springs are pleased to announce the birth o f their son Adae Larontay Enick, born on April 4, 2009. Adae joins sister Alosha, age 2. Grandparent on the father’s side is Vanessa Cree o f Warm Springs. G ran d p aren ts on the m o th e r’s side are Renee Sohappy and Kirby Heath o f Warm Springs. 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