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Spilyay Tymoo Page 4 November 18, 1983 Editorial E Coosh EEWA (th e way it is) Letters to the Editor— Support for tourney appreciated Member critical of “political promotions” gate keepers, floor sweepers, concession workers, and the Community Center staff. It is great knowing there are stiii people who are willing to help and can be counted on when needed. It is not always easy to find people so willing to help others but they are in this community. We would like to thank Mrs. Bobbi Jim who made all the ribbon shirts, Dan Macy for the Mr. Hustle beaded buckle and Jeri Calica for the MVP beaded buckle. With this being the first basketball tournament of the season, it is often the roughest, since many players are not yet in condition for the rigorous play. But this didn’t stop the tournament from being filled with good basketball, the competition was at times very fierce with a couple run-away games. The favored Pendleton Bucks was almost upset by the Warm Springs Magpies, 75-73. The “cinderalla team” of this year’s tournament the Satus To the Editor, We, of the Oregon Traveler’s basketball team, would like to take this time to thank all the people who supported our tournament held on November 4,5 and 6. The tournament was again a success and a great deal of our gratitude goes to our sponsors who made this possible, for without them th e re w o u ld n o t be a tournament. Those sponsors are: Rainer Beer Co. of Bend; Jiffy Market; Coast to Coast, Ericksons, Ransom’s, Pietros Pizza, Madras Auto; White Buffalo, Miller Ford and Datsun, and Ahern’s Stop and Shop, all of Madras, Rainbow Market, Comedown Logging, Sylvester Sm ith Logging; Guerin Logging; Smith and Greene Logging; and Warm Springs Forest Products all of Warm Springs. Being independent, the Travelers are grateful to all the backing we received. Thanks to the teams who participated, the referees, score keepers, timers, New Arrival C h a rle s T om H o w a rd Stwyer was born November 3, 1983 at M ountain View Hospital to Roger Theodore M atthew Pipeshir Stw yer and Winona Spino. Charles weighed 8 lbs, 131/, Cowboys, played some terrific games with a pick-up team. The Cowboys were unanimously voted the “ S portm anship trophy.” The host team, Oregon T ra v e le rs o f S im n a sh o , struggled throughout the tourney, even though many of the players were out of shape, the team managed to put it t o g e th e r a n d w in; th e cham pionship. The added good young players to the team had a factor in winning the tourney. This year’s roster for the Travelers consists of: R on Jones, 6'5*; N orris P a l m a n t e e r , 6 '0 " , K ip A rcham auh, 6'6"; Jerom e Davis, 6'4"; Roman Suppah, 6'2"; Bob Eaglestaff, 6'7" and Willie Stacona, 5'8". In the upcoming basketball season th e team w ould appreciate your support and backing. The next tournament for the team will be at Marysville, Washington during Thanksgiving weekend. Again thanks, Tony “Big Rat” Suppah for the Travelers oz. and measured 21 inches at birth. Grandparents are Jimmy and Neda Wesley and Edward and Amelia Spino. Great- grandparents are Herb Stwyer Letter to the People, and Andrew David. To the Editor, Inconsistency is not a good policy for anyone. Qualified individuals applying on a competitive basis and who submitted their applications to advertised vacancies should have received the promotions recently made by T ribal Management in September. The positions were filled' politically by not advertising, and no known applications were submitted. Established tribal policy was not followed. None of the 19 tribal members who submitted their applications in August of 1982 in response to a majority of the sam e p o s it io n s b e in g advertised were appointed. None of those positions were filled until September, 1983, and then, by none of those who ap p lied . S everal o f the appointments appear to have some conflict of interest. T he cover le tte r th a t accompanied the 1984 budget mailed to tribal members m entions th e E d u c a tio n , Employee Development and Personnel department being merged to address training of employees. The point is it appears that no matter what tra in in g , experience and education one may have that it will not make any difference in p ro m o tio n s as p o litic a l appointments will be made; therefore, what good will all the training do you? We must have some consistency; in our policies to obtain positive results. From past experience, I thought it best to put my views in writing, rather than verbally, in General Council. It appears that tribal member concerns are never addressed in General Council on any on-going basis. These concerns are not just for the 1984 budget, .but for the tribal organization for all time. I, personally, am not interested in the positions, as I informed management in writing that I did not want to be a part of any political promotion. I am satisfied with my present situation and I did not want anyone to think my statements had any conflict of interest. Lloyd Smith Sr. Respect sadly lacking for Vets W h ile w a tc h in g th e Veteran’s Day parade, I was disappointed to see people driving right into the face of the parade and others passing it on the other side. Where was the police escort for our flag and Vets? It seems like we, as a country, demand a lot from those in the armed forces: their dedication, loyalty, youth and too many times, their very lives. Yet, when it’s our turn to show them the love and appreciation they have fought to earn, we are sadly lacking. I know there are many veterans in Warm Springs and I’ve wondered why our Post is so small. Now, when I see so little community support, I can understand the low enthu siasm. Sure hope our future and freedom are not depending on this kind of apathy for our present military men. Thank you, Billie Jo McConville Thanks for special birthday To the Editor, We would like to thank the friends and relatives for joining us for Nettie Shawaway’s 81st b ir th d a y a n d O sc a r T. Queahpama’s first. All the food brought for the potluck was very much appreciated. Thanks also to the Tribal Council for the salmon donation and the ladies who cooked it and the faithful iri-laws and cousins who stayed around to help clean up. I’m sure our great aunt deserved the spotlight for all h e r c o n s id e r a tio n s and thoughtfulness she has done for us. Antoinette Queahpama Wolfe and Betty Lucio Computer club to begin Helping with career decisions Speaking to students in the Indian Literature class at Madras Junior High Margie Earl focuses on the importance o f career decisions. Throughout the session she refers to the tribal organization as outlined in the Warm Springs Comprehensive Plan. On the previous day Uren Leonard spoke on tribal government and economic planning. Note From The Editor Spilyay Tymoo welcomes articles and letters to be published from its readers. Short letters preferably 300 words or less and must Include the writers signature and address. Thank you letters and poetry will be published at the editors discretion. All letters are the opinion of the writer and do not reflect any opinion of Spilyay Tymoo. Spllya v Tymoo reserves the right to edit all copy OR refuse publication of any letter that contains libelous material. , , All kids in grades five through 12 are invited and encouraged to join the 4-H Computer Club. The club will explore the new world of computers and have fun at the same time. Madras kids are Apology also welcome. The first meeting will be Monday, November 21 at the Warm Springs Community Center beginning at 7 p.m. Future club meeting dates will be announced through the Spilyay, Newsletter and at Macy’s. P aren tal involvem ent is encouraged and you need not own a computer to join. To sign up for the club or for more information, call club leaders Tom Wright at 553- 1388 or Myrna Bobb at 553- 1526 or 553-1654. You can also call the W arm S prings extension office at 553-1161, ext 238. Tribal Council Agenda Receiving recognition for citizenship performance of the month of October was Aerie Gibson, not Gary Gibson. November 21 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m. Aerie is a student in Mrs. 1. 10:00 a.m. Range Management Plan Update- Graham’s Kindergarten class at Extension Service W arm Springs elementary. November 28 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.-All Day Spilyay Tymoo apologizes for November 29 Tribal Council Meeting, 9:30 a.m.-AH Day the error. , . . .. . , , .
