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Spilyay Tymoo Page 4 March 26,1982 Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way it is) Field Day April 8— Editorial— The fish were forgotten In a recent news release it was stated the “Wy-Am was one of history’s most marvelpus market places.” Well, from the scene at the “memorial dinner” at Celilo Falls Village held March 19, 20 and 2 1, it still is a market place—but it is not fish the dealers and traders were bartering for but for ‘greenbacks.” During the dinner on Saturday, March 20, the traders set up their tables filled with wares and were doing a brisk business even before the dinner was over and the last prayer uttered. What a disappointment to enter the Longhouse and ind tables, not only filled with beaded items and tourquois jewelry, but lollipops, raffle tickets and Lik-m-ade. It was hoped that the trip down to the Celilo Falls sit would recapture the memory of what was once the great Celilo Falls and what it once stood for among the Indians ot he Northwest. During brief stop at the quiet little roadsid park where the fishing site once stood, the canyon walls ;tood stood silent and ungiving in memory of the hustle ant oustle of what was, at one-time, a center of fishing and trade or the Wy-Am’s. The village of weather-worn homes i mother reminder that the payment for giving away the Falls was very small. The dinner and weekend events planned could in no way >ive to those who had never been to the Falls a true feeling or picture of what is now gone forever. One person cannot oass on to another the feel of the mist which rose from the • aging water that once passed over the falls, nor can the smell of fresh salmon be told in words. It was at another time and another place living in the hearts and minds of those who lived during that time. Certainly the traders with their tables loaded with items fo sale could not add to memories that many were trying to •ecapture and, in turn, give to those who had neve experienced the grand Celilo Falls. The memorial should have been a time to pause anf reflect—and not a time to attend a sale which reeked of a ‘Saturday Flea Market” as found in many large cities. The fish were forgotten._______________________ ■ - OSU powwow set Committee seeks artifacts The Cultural and Heritage Committee of the Confede rated Tribes of Warm Springs has declared April 8, 1982 to be a Field Day for all members of the Confederated Tribes.. The purpose of the Field Day is to enable, the C ultural and Heritage Committee to see and photograph tribal artifacts, family heirlooms, historical photographs and other items which may or may not be included in a book to be published by the Cultural and H eritage C om m ittee this spring. The Field dav will be held on the mezzanine of Kah-Nee-Ta Lodge in the Confederated Warm Springs Room from 9:00 a.m. until 9 p.m. on April 8. A buffet luncheon will be served without charge to tribal members. Olney Patt, Sr., chairman of the Cultural and Heritage Committee said, “We want as many tribal members as possible to bring in historical those items they want to use in family possessions so we can the book and will ask the tribal photograph them. Everything members to bring back the will be returned to the members item, for final photography at a as the pictures are taken.” Patt later date. said the Cultural and Heritage Members of the Cultural and Committee will make a list of Heritage Committee will be in th e ite m s b r o u g h t fo r attendance on April 8 all day inspection and photographing. long, assistig in the compilation The committee will then choose of the list of artifacts. From Fire and Safety Burning permits Anyone in a residential area wanting to burn, brush, weeds, last year’s garden or any other form of debris must have a fire permit. A permit may be obtained on Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Fire and Safety building. Permits are not needed for the use of an approved burning barrel. Call Fire and Safety Officer, Jerry Huff, at 553-1634 for information. Safety: Safety is everyone’s concern. There are many kinds of safety: fire safety, home safety, on-the-job safety, life and health safety, automobile safety, bike safety, animal safety, tool safety, pedestrian safety, recreational safety. We have a newly organized Safety Committee and Jerry Huff would appreciate it if you call him with your concerns and suggestions on these matters. Call Jerry Huff at ext. 200/208 or 553-1634. Indians needed for “Indians” “Wanted: 30 m ei and three women for a combination Wild West Show, vaudeville and circus production.” A rth u r K o p it’s actio n - packed play, Indians, will be the Magic Circle Theatre sp rin g term p ro d u ctio n , according to director Paul K in g , C e n t r a l O re g o n Community College drama instructor. “It’s a hallucinatory mosaic; a nightmare panorama of Buffalo Bill reliving his life and trying to work out where he went wrong,” King says. The action takes place in the center ring of Buffalo Bill’s W ild W est Show . The performers include Billy the K id, Je sse Ja m e s, Ned Buntline, Wild Bill Hickok, and assorted politicans and th e ir v ictim s—G eronim o, Chief Joseph, Sitting Bull, and other plains Indians. Annie Oakley, the White House Orchestra and the First Lady will be there, too. Auditions for Indians will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2, in Pence Hall on the COCÇ campus. A special audition for high school students will be held in Deschutes Hall at 4:30 p.m. Monday, April 5, King added. The play will run Monday, May 24, through Saturday, May 29. Curtaintime is 8 p.m. for all performances, which will be held in the new COCC center for the Arts. For more information, call King at 382- 6112, ext. 254. Rootfeast Rodeo April 10,11 The Annual Root Feast Jackpot Rodeo is in the planning stages according to Warm Springs Rodeo Club president Jazz Wewa. The date of this year’s rodeó has been set for April 10 and 11. “ Despite many setbacks during the last year and the loss of a very active and supportive member, it has taken a little time to get it all together but the Thank You To VFW & Auxiliary members Post 4217: A “Traditional Powwow” is planned for Saturday, April 10, in the M em orial U nion Ballroom at Oregon State University in Corvallis. Dinner will be served at 5 p.m. and, starting at 7 p.m., there will be drum m ing, dancing, and a crafts fair. The powwow is sponsored by the Oregon State University Native American Club in cooperation with Sweathouse Lodge. For more information call 754-2738. We would like to express our appreciation for your donation toward the financial expenses concerning our baby’s (Ross Eagle Evan Surface) medical need. Thank you very much. Sincerely, James and Esther Surface club is back on board,” according to one of the members. The standard events for this year’s show will be bareback saddle bronc, roping events and barrels. But this year, there will not be bull riding or a wild horse race. There will be added events in Jr. barrels and Jr.'Sr. ribbon roping. The entry fees are $12.50 per event per day with one go m each event. Entries will be each day before the show. Meeting are being held when the need grises and if anyone is interested in joining the club they can contact president Jazz Wewa, vice-president Alvis S m ith , J r ., or tre a su re r Deanna Shadley for more information. The annual fee for joining is set at $10. Tribal Council Agenda March 29 Tribal Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1983 Budget - Opening Discussion/ Doug McClelland Budget Function Tribal Organization March 30 Tribal Council Meeting 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Management Reports 2. 3:00 p.m. Streamside Management - Deepak Sehgal/ Gary Heckman
