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Page 4 May 14, 1982 Spilyay Tymoo Editorial E Coosh EEWA: (The way It is) Letters to the editor Support appreciated by Keo’s No response to last request To the Editor, Recently we ran an ad requesting help from family, friends and relatives for a. picture of Dempsey F. Polk, who passed away in March of 1972. Without a picture, we feel our work is not completed. W e, th e c h ild r e n o f Dempsey, thank you for taking the time of reading our request for help. We sure would appreciate a picture. We thank you very much, Gloria Polk Queahpama Brothers and Sisters Rt. 4, Osborne Dr. #9 Wapato, WA 98951 The purpose of the picture is to complete his monument purchased some time ago. To the Editor, I want to thank all the people at Simnasho Longhouse for the great send-off they gave me the day before I left. A special thanks to Aunt Kate for everything and to G rant Waheneka for his speech, support and encouragement. I would like to hear from some of you home folks. I’m We would also like to thank settled in now and like it so far. each one for their show of appreciation and love to You can write to me at: S p e n c e r a t S im n a s h o Longhouse. This means so Amn Keo, Spencer L. much to our young people to Box 3726 know we’re behind them all the ... APO New York 09755 way. Thanks again, Mr .and Mrs. Levi Keo Spencer Keo and family Please Write! Sims Holliquilla, a former You can write to him at: resident of the Mt. View Nursing Home in Madras has Sims Holliquilla moved to Nespelem, Washing Colville Tribal Convalescent ton and would appreciate Center hearing from friends and P.O. Box 150 relatives. Nespelem, Washington 99155 Looking for graduates The school year is almost at a close again and graduation is n e a rin g . T h e E d u c a tio n Committee is once again planning for their annual graduation banquet. We make an effort to recognize all tribal members graduating. Some how, we always manage to miss someone. We therefore ask you if there are any tribal members graduating, either high school, boarding school, college, or GED out of the W arm Springs/ Madras area, please contact our office prior to May 21st. For those who are working on their GED’s, all GED’s must be completed by Sixteen riders and eight walkers registeredfor the St. Jude’s Bike-A -Thon. The participants helped May 21st. to raise $700for St. Jude’s Children Hospital. Pictures at the registration table and waiting for bikers to return are (left to right) Andy Lucas, Roxanne Langnese, Robert Louie and Amelia Tewee. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Leno Grimm to speak on Alcohol/drugs Bob G rim m , a form er football star for OSU and later- on drafted into the professional ranks where he played wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings will be here to speak on alcohol and drug abuse at the Warm Springs Elementary school May 18, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. TTie talk will focus on the prevention of alcohol and drug abuse to the children here in Warm Springs. Alcohol and drug abuse is becoming a p ro b le m th ro u g h o u t the country among the younger generation. All parents are invited to attend the talk because parents should be aware of alcohol and drug, abuse and the problems it creates when used in excess. Bike-A-Thon To the Editor, The St. Judes Bike-A-Thon was a success. We had beautiful w eather, 16 riders, eight w alkers (including several small children) and a very helpful and thoughtful group of volunteers. We made over $700 “Riding for Terry.” I am very pleased with its success. I would like to extend a personal and sincere thank you to all those persons who helped organize, promote and run the Bike-A-Thon. a A very special thank you to Andy Lucas who was our M.C., the police department and Fire and Safety for monitoring the route and utilities for supplying their time and equipment. The kids were great. Five rode 20 miles and the rest rode between eight and 12 miles. Thank you all for your support. You made it a success. The organizations th at donated prizes were the Burger Inn, Warm Springs Rodeo Association, Police Officers success A sso c ia tio n , K ah-N ee-T a, W arm S p rin g s A th le tic Association, Warm Springs Forest Products Industries, W a rm S p r in g s B o x in g A sso c ia tio n , In te r-T rib a l Sports and Ahern’s Market.- Again, thank you all for helping out—it was a very good cause. Elina Langnese Chairman Warm Springs Bike-A-Thon for St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital Tribal Council Agenda Tribal Council agenda May 17 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. 1983 Budget Discussion May 18 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. 1983 Budget Discussion May 19 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. 1. 10:00 a.m. Wolfe Point Subdivision/Housing Proposal 2. 2:00 p.m. Enrollments May 24 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. FOR SALE 1. 10:00 a.m. Learning Center OEDP Annual Report A 1979 Nashua mobile home Recreation Needs Assessment in Dry Creek on six acres. For May 25-28 NCAI/San Diego, California Dorothy Yahtin was crowned Miss Celuo-Wy-Am. She is more information or appoint daughter of Chesley and AmeiBa Yahtin. Spilyay Tymoo photo by Leno ments, call 553-1632, after 5 •p,m.> ■
